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So, I joined planet fitness gym online a few days ago and went for the first time today. I use to be a member a long time ago before the pandemic, so I already knew where everything was. When I got there there was a sign in front of the door to the men's locker room that said there was a...

There has been a lot on the news in the last 24 hours about the vaccine shots going out and the first people getting them. Are you hesitant at all to get the shot or are you going to try and get it as soon as you can? I'm in a high risk groups, so I think I will try and get it as soon as I can.

I think it is so important for people who suffer with mental health issues stay physically active. Physical exercise should be recommended by more family doctors as a line of treatment for people. I've heard it said that exercise can actually be as effective as an anti depressant medication...

I decided to switch doctor's offices a few weeks ago because of the service I have been receiving which includes losing faxes and/or claiming they were never received. being put on hold for 20 or more minutes multiple dropped calls after being put on hold not filling out paperwork correctly for...

I am wondering if you have heard anything in your area about whether schools will open in the fall? I know our school district is allowing parents to opt in to an online school. Our local library also has a program where you can check out mobile wifi. If schools do open, do you expect COVID19...

"For those with the disease of alcoholism, it seems to be an almost universal truth that before things can get better, they have to get worse. Sometimes, they have to get a lot worseThey call it "hitting bottom." The bottom is the place an alcoholic must reach before he finally is ready to admit...

This is an interesting article about sleep apnea. I'm sure many people have it and don't even know it. I am using a cpap machine for my sleep apnea "Untreated sleep apnea has been linked to high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, liver problems and possibly even dementia. Research has also...

I started using an insulin pump in June of this year. It has been an interesting transition and overall had better numbers. The one problem I seem to have is that I have trouble sometimes finding a good site to put the infusion set which is moved every three days. I have to change out the...

The prevalence of obesity was 39.8% and affected about 93.3 million of US adults in 2015~2016. [Read CDC National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) Obesity-related conditions include heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and certain types of cancer that are some of the leading causes of...

I often feel luck that i was born and live in a time when there is such a great amount of knowledge about how to treat diabetes. Those a hundred or so years ago and for most of human history were not so lucky as this article talks about Centuries later, people known as "water tasters"...

I have had allergy shots before and allergy testing. I'm allergic to many foods and most things outside. The big issues are pine trees and tobacco). I've had sinus surgery before (it helped for about six months). What do you find effective for dealing with seasonal allergies? When I went to...

We are approaching Thanksgiving in less than one week from today. For many people this ushers in the holiday season and shopping starts in earnest for Christmas the day after. for many people, it is a very happy time of year. Great food, family and christmas lights and church services and...

This year back in May I started running. I ran in a 5k in July and then kept training and ran in another one about two weeks ago. I have a bulging disc in my neck that has been there for a few years. When the nerve was pinched it hurt from my neck to my right thumb. Now, I am noticing that...

My doctor who monitors my diabetes was encouraging me to get a sensor and device that reads blood sugars without having to prick your finger. You get this sensor that you attach to the back of your arm and a device that you just have to wave in front of it and it reads your blood sugar. No...

"The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommends that, for substantial health benefits, adults engage in at least 150 minutes (2 hours and 30 minutes) of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity, 75 minutes (1 hour and 15 minutes)...

As most of you know, I was diagnosed with sleep apnea a few months ago. I started using a CPAP machine in May 2018. The first ten days or so I barely got any sleep. I wear a full face mask because of my sinus problems I was not able to use the one just for the nose. It is difficult to sleep...

I was just curious about what others experiences are with professionals you have an appointment with such as a doctor or specialist? Do they charge you if you don't show up or cancel late? Do they limit the number of times that you can cancel or reschedule? I'm fairly sure that if I don't...

What do you do to cope with stress and recharge your energy? It's been a difficult week this week and I am open to new ideas that maybe i'm not doing I spend time in the Bible and pray. i attend church and have started going to a Sunday School class I read a lot, try to get enough rest, draw...

The Mayo Clinic lists three types of sleep apnea and it says that these are some of the symptoms of this problem "Loud snoring, which is usually more prominent in obstructive sleep apnea Episodes of breathing cessation during sleep witnessed by another person Abrupt awakenings accompanied by...

"Depression can be relieved by patiently meditating on God's Word and expecting Him to act. It's in the Bible, Psalm 42:6, TLB. "Yet I am standing here depressed and gloomy, but I will meditate upon Your kindness to this lovely land where the Jordan River flows and where Mount Hermon and Mount...