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Two Wheels Don't Let You Lie

Two Wheels Don't Let You Lie

Dirk Smith
I ride a motorcycle and I ride a bicycle, and neither one cares what I think of myself. The problem with staying capable past 60 isn't motivation — it's that you're grading your own paper. Here's what an honest instrument looks like, and how to find yours.
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You're Eating Right. Your Gut Isn't Cooperating

You're Eating Right. Your Gut Isn't Cooperating

Dirk Smith Active Longevity, Energy and Recovery, Healthy Aging, Stack It Smart
Eating well and absorbing well are two different things. After 50, they start to diverge — and most active adults are still eating as if nothing has changed.
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The Case for Actually Using Your Porch This Summer

The Case for Actually Using Your Porch This Summer

Dirk Smith Active Longevity, Fitness
There's a window every summer evening when the light goes warm and the day loses its edge. The research on what that time does for your nervous system, cortisol, and sleep quality is more compelling than most people realize. The only problem is a friction issue that's entirely solvable.
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