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Revolutionary Act 4. Celebrate What’s Good
Look for signs of progress (beyond pounds lost) and rejoice when you find them. Give yourself a pat on the back every time you make health a priority.
The Two-Minute Cure
Founding editor Pilar Gerasimo shares “The I-Am-Here Cure,” a calming ritual to squeeze in around the nuttiest of itineraries.
Loving What I’ve Got: Jacquelyn Fletcher’s Success Story
How one woman lost 100 pounds and has kept it off for nearly two decades — and counting.
Proof Positive: Genetically, Many Friends Are Like Family
Research duo Nicholas Christakis and John Fowler recently discovered that the friends we choose tend be as genetically similar as our fourth cousins.
PUMPING IRONY: The Joy of Manopause
The geezer virility industry demands that we pay more attention to fantasy than reality.
PUMPING IRONY: In Recovery
The older I get, the longer it takes to recover from my workout mistakes.
PUMPING IRONY: Some Aging Experts Who Actually Get It
Could it be that conventional medical researchers are beginning to understand the connection between healthy aging and functional medicine?
PUMPING IRONY: The Walking Dread
For geezers like me, certain types of walking can be more hazardous than others.
The Health Risks of Being Young and in Debt
The United States consumer debt in 2013 totaled 11.5 trillion dollars. That’s $7,115 of debt per household.
PUMPING IRONY: The Eco-Conscious Road to a Longer Life
12 household toxins to avoid if you want to live a longer, healthier life.
Investment Advice
Bargains and shortcuts promise easy satisfaction. But they can wind up being lousy deals in the long run — particularly if they cost you your peace of mind.
Can Yoga Make Me Too Flexible?
Expert answers on why yoga may cause hypermobility and loose joints.
What Is Rhabdomyolysis?
Also known as “rhabdo,” this life-threatening condition can result from extreme overexercising.