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Why Is FitOldDog Competing In The Lake Placid Ironman Again With His Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Stent Graft?

FitOldDog’s advice is to live life to the full, and how he does this, using the Lake Placid Ironman to explore safe exercise for better health after abdominal aortic surgery, is explained in a short video by Meghan Truesdell. Continue reading →

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All Fueled Up At Johnny’s And Heading North With My Cook Zenith Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Stent Graft (Rupert) To Compete In The Lake Placid Ironman Again (Fun!!!!!)

FitOldDog’s advice is ‘nothing venture nothing gain, so he is taking his Cook Zenith stent graft to the Lake Placid Ironman again, for fun. Continue reading →

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Reduce Your Risk Of Premature Death By Having Your Aorta Scanned For Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Or Your Parent’s, Or Your Grandparent’s Aortas

FitOldDog’s advice is that when it comes to abdominal aortic aneurysms and other major health risks, that a stitch in time saves nine, so don’t forget to have an AAA scan or encourage your loved ones to do so. Continue reading →

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On NPR’s The People’s Pharmacy I Finally Heard A Cardiologist Talking Sense About The Risks Of Statins: I Got Better Results With Exercise

FitOldDog avoids pills whenever he can fix the problem with a lifestyle change, such as in the case of the muscle and bioenergetic toxins known as statins, but you have to decide for yourself what you want to do. Continue reading →

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Rebuilding Your Life After Aortic Surgery With FitOldDog’s Quick Start Guide To Aortic Surgery Recovery

Commercial break to announce FitOldDog’s first product, the Aortic Surgery Recovery Quick Start Guide, to help you get your life back on track after such a life-threatening event based on my personal experience. Continue reading →

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FitOldDog Has A Slot In The New York City Marathon Thanks To Heartosaurus And He Has Agreed To Raise Money For The American Heart Foundation - Help!

FitOldDog has a slot in the 2012 New York City Marathon in exchange for raising money for The American Heart Association, thanks to Heartosaurus, and all donations would be much appreciated. Continue reading →

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What Should I Advise Larry To Do? To Train For An Ironman Or Not?

We each have to address our own fears, select our own challenges, and fight for a good life by conquering our fears, and that is Larry’s challenge. Continue reading →

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