The multiple vertebral fractures I suffered in connection with the medical mismanagement of the osteoporosis drug Prolia at the University of Chicago affects much more than my bones!
The pain I deal with each day makes it very hard -- and very painful -- to stay active!
But active I must be, because what's left of my health -- especially my cardiovascular health -- demand it!
I was saddened to learn of the recent passing of one of my favorite writers, the great Stephen Sondheim, on November 26, 2021.
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Dr. Gabe Mirkin, whose common-sense columns I've found helpful over the years, wrote this article, which I strongly suggest reading!
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Dr. Mirkin's recommendation: KEEP MOVING!
Here is the reason he gives:
"A key to prolonging your life and preventing disease is to keep on moving. Lying in bed for many hours each day is a certain way eventually to kill yourself. Each day that you spend not moving your muscles weakens your heart until eventually you can die of heart failure."
And keeping moving -- despite the pain from the fractures -- is what I'm trying my best to do!
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