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RAF447: Living to 100 and Beyond - Unverified Longevity Claims

Release Date: 03/14/2026

Running: A FEVER

Lately, I've been having headaches. Every day. I suspect it may be related to my recent sinus infection, but I'm not sure. So I thought I would dig into the topic and see what I could find out. I was surprised to find that there are many types of headaches. So I suppose the first thing I should do is try to classify mine and then go from there to remedies. My headaches have been occurring every day, starting mid-morning. I'm usually able to treat them with pain relievers, but it takes more than the usual dose, for example, four aspirin and four ibuprofen. The pain is located in the upper part...

RAF475: Why Japan Has So Many People Over 100 Years Old

Running: A FEVER

If you look at the top ten list of the longest-lived people of all time, you'll notice that three of them are from Japan, more than any other country represented. The second oldest woman of all time was Japanese, Kane Tanaka, over 119 years old when she died. The top ten overall are all women, of course, but if you look at the top 10 oldest men, you'll also see Japan on there multiple times. Two of them are Japanese, including the oldest man ever, Jiroemon Kimura, at 116. The United States is well-represented on the men's list, with three of the top 10, but other than that, no other country...

RAF474: Pickles

Running: A FEVER

So here it is, the episode on pickles. We're going to go through the definition of a pickle, the history of pickles, the health and diet aspects of it, production, varieties, I don't know, I just don't know. We're going pickle crazy today, and I don't care if they take me away in a straight jacket; I'm going to talk about pickles! Read the full post at

RAF473: Kessler Mountain Regional Park

Running: A FEVER

We're just going to walk around. The last time I was here on the first aborted run, it was a lot colder, and I was less inclined to just kind of cruise around here. But I wasn't going to achieve my objective. But today, well, it's a very nice day here at Mount Kessler Regional Park. Read the full post at

RAF472: E-bike Decision Points

Running: A FEVER

I do have an upcoming series on cycling in Northwest Arkansas, so I will probably be thinking seriously about getting into the sport around that time. But perhaps sooner, I don't know. I suppose I could try it at any time. But it's interesting to me. Read the full post at

RAF471: Tumbleweeds on the Trail

Running: A FEVER

It's all about living long and loving life. That's what it's about. I'm hoping to go for two hours today. Two hours. Got to really ramp it up with this new attitude because it's starting to pork out and starting to be really kind of annoyed at it. So gotta get some movement in. Gotta keep on moving, don't stop. Yeah, like I said, it's very windy today. I think the gusts are up to 45 miles an hour. Read the full post at

RAF470: Cycling in Northwest Arkansas Part 6 - Pedal It Forward

Running: A FEVER

So today we're shining a light on an organization that's doing something truly powerful with bikes. Pedal It Forward is a non-profit organization that takes donated bicycles, refurbishes them with the help of volunteer mechanics, and places them in the hands of people who need them. Kids, adults, families, veterans, folks in recovery, people getting back on their feet, anyone who could use the freedom and opportunity a bike provides. They've got locations in Bentonville, Rogers, and Springdale. Read the full post at

RAF469: Cycling in Northwest Arkansas - Latinas en Bici

Running: A FEVER

Latinas en Bici (LEB) was founded in 2019, when Olivia Barraza had a vision to create inclusive cycling opportunities for Latina women. It's now grown into Northwest Arkansas's most welcoming cycling community. The motto is "Ride, Connect, Thrive." Read the full post at

RAF468: Cycling in Northwest Arkansas Part 4 - Women of Oz

Running: A FEVER

We're continuing our series on cycling in Northwest Arkansas. This time, we're talking about Women of Oz, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering women through the sport of mountain biking. Read the full post at

RAF467: Cycling in Northwest Arkansas Part 3 - OORC

Running: A FEVER

This time we're talking about Ozark Off Road Cyclists (OORC), a non-profit organization focused on building, maintaining, and preserving sustainable multi-use trails in the Arkansas Ozarks, working with various agencies and relying on volunteers for trail stewardship and advocacy. Read the full post at

More Episodes

For a long time, I've wanted to do an episode on the oldest people in history. And I'm not talking about the list I bring to you every year. That's just the ones that have undergone a rigorous verification process. To make that list, you have to be thoroughly investigated by the Gerontology Research Group, or Guinness World Records, or some such organization. I'm talking about people who claim longevity that don't make it, or haven't yet made it to that list.

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