by Dr. Bell | Cancer, For Men, Health Tips
Prostate Cancer Also Occurs in White Men Recently, I had the opportunity to speak to a group of men about prostate cancer. I was told, prior to the lecture, my audience would be primarily black men, but to my surprise, it was comprised of white men. As the lecture...
by Dr. Bell | For Men, For Women, Health Tips
Walking For Life I should not have to convince you that walking is good medicine for maintaining good health and improving longevity. Your doctor can observe how you walk, the speed of movement, the way you move, and determine your overall health. Dementia is a major...
by Dr. Bell | For Men, For Women
Growing Old Can Cause Depression Perhaps, you have never given much thought to this clinical challenge, but getting older can be a major cause of depression for some people. I am witnessing this type of depression frequently. You should be aware of life changes that...
by Dr. Bell | For Men, For Women
The D (Death) Word Several weeks ago, a friend asked me to talk with a friend of hers about dying. I have received some strange requests, but none comparable to this request. The person was not my patient and even though I am skilled at dealing with this type...
by Dr. Bell | For Men, For Women
Wives Notice When Men Don’t It is often a challenge when the physician receives two versions of the medical history of a patient’s illness. The male version, in my experience, is often not as accurate as the version of the significant other. Recently, one of my...
by Dr. Bell | For Men, For Women
A Funeral Reflection Several weeks ago, I attended the home going service for an older friend. During a light hearted moment of the eulogy, the pastor stated “when you get to heaven, you will need a Dr. Thaddeus John Bell closing the Gap in health disparities for...