Nip it in the bud!
At any age, but especially if you’re up in years or have a precarious health history or diagnosis, if you experience anything that doesn’t seem right and you have any sense that it might be serious or lead to something serious, deal with it ASAP. Just “shaking it off” doesn’t make you a better man […]
Taking Responsibility
My approach to my health challenges has been to take responsibility for everything. That doesn’t mean blaming myself. It means that it’s up to me to decide what to do about it and not play the victim game. Despite the fact that I was born with a congenital heart defect, there was nothing to gain […]
Here We Go!
This is the first of what I hope will be many blog posts about how I overcame my various health issues–three heart valve replacements, prostate cancer and its subsequent removal, and sepsis. My blog will include my experiences and advice about early detection, finding the best resources, choosing the best treatment, identifying the best facilities, […]