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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

Posted on June 17, 2012 by Kevin Morgan

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

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Kevin Morgan

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!

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Kevin Morgan

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?

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Kevin Morgan

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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The Human Body And Psyche Are Fragile Machines That Respond To Load

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Kevin Morgan

If you have a major health challenge and want to exercise safely, your risk-benefit calculation must include a rate-of-strain component. Continue reading →

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Happiness After An Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

Posted on March 18, 2012 by Kevin Morgan

Life is finite with or without an abdominal aortic aneurysm with or without a repair so find happiness in every day come what may I say. Continue reading →

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Fond Memories Of An Expat AAA-Ironman Triathlete As A Young Veterinarian In Wellington Somerset

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Kevin Morgan

Raising awareness of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening tests is an important task for survivors of AAA, including FitOldDog. Continue reading →

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