![]() ![]() If I checked off “married,” it went on to ask questions about my “husband.” Intake forms asked if I was “single” or “married,” and I was neither. I hail from an era where the health-care industry assumed I was heterosexual, which I am not. ![]() Multiple studies show that LGBT individuals don’t see their doctor regularly, or are reluctant to share sensitive health matters with their doctors. I can tell you, this isn’t going to be easy for me. ![]() This year, I’m adding one more small decision that I know will make a big difference: I’m going to build a better relationship with my doctor. Maybe we pledge to start eating better or exercising more, to cut back on caffeine or save more money, to spend more time volunteering for a worthy cause.Īll of these are worthy goals but this year, I invite you to join me in a resolution for 2018 and beyond, a pledge that will fortify your mind, body and soul: “I hereby pledge, every day, to build a healthier me.” I’ve learned that maintaining good health is often the sum of countless small decisions I make every day - to eat right, take the stairs, walk to work or call a friend. Ah, January - the time when we contemplate resolutions to change, improve and make a difference. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |