In my quest to complete 70 things in my seventh decade, I’ve recently added four more experiences to the list: cruising a canal on a houseboat,
Last week I was told that my thyroid is now underactive. Not welcome news, but it does explain what I’m currently experiencing. Eighteen months ago,
One year ago, I experienced a relapse of Graves’ disease — an autoimmune condition I had first faced three years earlier. The relapse was brutal.
Six weeks into my 10-week health project, I’ve made real progress with VO₂ max and strength—but reducing body fat and mastering bodyweight moves remains a challenge. Here’s an honest look at the wins, struggles, and lessons learned along the way.
After months of managing symptoms and rebuilding my health following a Graves’ disease relapse, I’m now moving toward the next stage of treatment: radioactive iodine
A healthy body fat percentage, endurance, strength, and mobility—these are the foundations of living a purposeful, enjoyable, and active life. But ironically, life itself often
It’s five months since I suffered a relapse of Graves’ Disease. This autoimmune condition primarily affects women and mainly targets the thyroid gland, bombarding it
“It’s not whether you get knocked down, it’s whether you get up” – Vince Lonbardi I’ve had my fair share of being knocked down. From
It’s now five months since my Graves’ Disease remission ended. Within a month, my body was broken—physically and mentally. Fortunately, medication soon worked its magic,
It’s now six weeks since I had to accept that my Graves’ Disease remission had abruptly ended. I was losing strength and weight, becoming breathless
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