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PUMPING IRONY: The Brain Shrinkage Solution: Sit Still
I wasn’t thinking about much of anything when I started a meditation practice 20 years ago, but it now seems to have been a pretty smart move.
Full-Spectrum Eating
Trying to weather the storm of nutrition advice? Seek out a rainbow of colorful produce, and you’ll find a big pot of phytonutrient gold.
PUMPING IRONY: The Power of Suggestion
Ageist stereotyping can drag geezers down, so it’s important to create a strong sense of self that can carry you through.
Hidden Treasures
When it comes to the real value of vegetables, nutrition labels don’t begin to reveal the whole truth.
PUMPING IRONY: Of Bicycles and Biology
It seems that in the not-too-distant future, you’ll be able to check into a clinic and get an enzyme that will extend your life. All I want to extend is this January thaw, so I can ride my bike to coffee shop.
Order Out of Chaos: The Linen Closet and Bathroom
How to arrange your bathroom and linen closet so they support a more peaceful start to the day.
Strong Muscle Mass Linked to an Extended Lifespan
One more great reason to start strength training now: Older adults with more muscle mass live longer.
PUMPING IRONY: Living Too Long
It’s comfortable to assume that death will arrive at a convenient time, but that’s seldom how it works out.
PUMPING IRONY: The Billiards and Beer Workout
There’s plenty of things geezers like myself ought to be doing to stay fit and vital. Just don’t overlook the fun stuff. That counts, too.
Expert Answers: Is it OK to Chew Gum While Working Out?
Discover why you’ll want to ditch the gum chewing habit while working out.
Hungry No More
Satisfy your appetite, retrain your fat cells, and lose weight for good.
PUMPING IRONY: All You Need Is Love
According to a Harvard study, the key predictors of a long and healthy life are mostly obvious, unless you believe diet and exercise might make a difference.
Ironman: Jason Johnson’s Success Story
Heeding a desperate call to change, one man sets his will on reclaiming his health and fitness.












