Health Issues

According to the University of Rochester Medical Center...

10 Most Common Health Issues:

• Physical Activity and Nutrition
• Overweight and Obesity
• Tobacco
• Substance Abuse
• HIV/AIDS
• Mental Health
• Injury and Violence
• Environmental Quality
• Immunization
• Access to Health Care

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Staying at Home

Before the COVID-19 Pandemic, I spent a lot of time at home except for doctor's appointments but I knew that if I needed or wanted to go somewhere I could.  I knew that if I wanted to visit the Mall, any restaurant, Walmart, movie theaters, parks, or gyms I could.  My wife and I usually went out to dinner once a week, got movie tickets once a month, and went on vacation 5-6 times a years either on a cruise, staying in a condo at Myrtle Beach, Gulf Coast, or used our frequent flyer points for a trip to the other side of the country like Las Vegas, Los Angeles, or Vancouver...

And, while is basically the same issues that most everybody else in America is facing, my condition is a TAD different because of the following:

1. I am 73 years old
2. Have had a heart attack
3. Have low to none immunity
4. Have Anemia
5. Have Lymphoma
6. Have Melanoma
7. Have Hypothyroidism

I am more at RISK than most other Americans because of my illnesses and previous health conditions; therefore, I am forced to stay at home more than others and because of that restriction, my home confinement seems to be, at least to me, that it might be more emotional than other people.  There is just so much one can do at home, even if one has hobbies, likes to clean, likes to work outside in the yard, likes to watch 10 year old movies on CABLE

With every new morning...

I am grateful for waking up...   and, while that may seem like a silly feeling to have, it  is nonetheless a powerful function of my waking up routine.

At 72, I am having to deal with the following health issues:

1. Lymphoma Cancer
2. Melanoma Cancer
3. Squamous Cell Cancer
4. Heart Issues
5. Thyroid Issues
6. Lower Back Issues
7. Prostate Issues
8. IBS Issues
9. Acid reflux
10. Arthritis
11. Fatigue
12. Nausea
13. Weight
14. Eyes

Many of these issues are simply what happens to older people as a natural part of aging but they are nonetheless an irritation when coupled with some of my other issues.  I am the only member of my immediate family that is experiencing these issues so I hope they appreciate how lucky they are...

I remember my brother every time I talk about LUCK because his famous quote is LUCK FAVORS THE PREPARED...