Do You Trust Your Doctor Quiz?

Do You Trust Your Doctor Quiz?

Should You Trust Your Doctor? Not necessarily! What do you think? Create your own user feedback survey Trust your doctor? Why do I care? Because it is a critical question. You are really your own best doctor, but it takes a little work. Your other doctor, the guy/lady in the white coat, is there to help you, but you decide what to put into your body, and whether to be subjected to medical ... Read more

FitOldDog’s Aortic Surgery Recovery Guide

FitOldDog's Aortic Surgery Recovery Guide

OR It is important to prepare for aortic surgery recovery. It takes training and planning, for an optimal outcome. Especially as you age. Older people really need more recovery time after a workout. And after surgery, because surgery is a workout - a tough one! I was talking to an engineer at Cook Medical. Where they made my abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) stent graft. He said to me, "Kevin, you have done ... Read more

FitOldDog’s Healthy Aging Plan; Live Right, Eat Right, Think Right, Exercise, ENJOY!

FitOldDog's Healthy Aging Plan; Live Right, Eat Right, Think Right, Exercise, ENJOY!

"In dwelling, live close to the ground. In thinking, keep to the simple. In conflict, be fair and generous. In governing, don't try to control. In work, do what you enjoy. In family life, be completely present." Tao te Ching, Lao-tzu, translation by S. Mitchell. FitOldDog is one lucky guy, who sure learned a lot about healthy aging in the last few years (with lots of help from lots of people). It's ... Read more

Disclaimer: As a veterinarian, I do not provide medical advice for human animals. If you undertake or modify an exercise program, consult your medical advisors before doing so. Undertaking activities pursued by the author does not mean that he endorses your undertaking such activities, which is clearly your decision and responsibility. Be careful and sensible, please.