Living a life that’s meaningful with a purpose is a vibrant life. But to live that life well also means maintaining good health with energy and a good attitude to go with it. After beating the challenges of a prostate cancer diagnosis, the first thing most men want to do is to get on with… Read more
Why does it matter if you have heart disease and your doctor has advised you to get a flu shot? You may wonder what the flu has to do with heart disease anyway. Some people view having the flu (influenza) as not much different than having a cold. They may fail to see the advantage… Read more
After an intense workout, such as running for miles or all-out sprinting, there’s a possibility you may notice blood in your urine. Blood in the urine is medically called hematuria, a painless condition. Anyone who’s had a vigorous exercise session may notice their urine appearing bright red, pink, or cola-colored. While seeing blood is disconcerting,… Read more
Every day, somebody will receive a diagnosis of a life-altering, serious health condition. Hearing “you have…” can be scary and unsettling, feeling like your world has stopped. For some, such news may be expected. For others, it will be entirely out of the blue. Either way, hearing about a medical condition threatening your overall health… Read more
Surgery is a tricky thing – you either have time to prepare for it or not. For example, in an unexpected, emergency situation, such as an automobile accident, you may need immediate surgical care to repair significant injures or to save your life. In that situation, you have no time to prepare for the surgery… Read more
