Articles By:

Photo of author

Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez

I want everyone to live their best life... for as long as possible. So I often write about the health screenings that we all should be getting -- to help catch potential health issues early. (Yes, I get my screenings too.) I also share my knowledge and experience with specific health problems that I am personally familiar with.

My Experience with CLENPIQ: A Surprisingly Easy Colonoscopy Prep

I was thrilled with how easy my colonoscopy prep was with CLENPIQ! See why this colon prep drink is SO much better than other colonoscopy prep drink brands.

Read More

Got Gephyrophobia? Some Helpful Tips From A Former Phobic For Getting Over Your Fear Of Bridges

Have a fear of bridges - either in a car or on foot? You may have Gephyrophobia. I had a similar fear & overcame it with these simple tips. Bridge phobia be gone!

Read More
rusty-barbed-wire-fence

What’s It Like Getting A Tetanus Shot? Here’s My Experience + Answers To Your Questions About Lockjaw And Tetanus Vaccines

I recently had to get a tetanus shot... even as a healthy adult! Here's why you would need to get a tetanus vaccine, what it's like, and symptoms of lockjaw

Read More
Getting Blood Drawn

Nervous About Getting Blood Work Done? Here’s What You Can Expect + My 5 Best Tips For A Quick And Easy Blood Test

Having blood work done soon? I once had a fear of needles, but now I don't. It's not a painful process for most. Here are my best tips for getting through a blood test.

Read More

Prop 65 Cancer & Birth Defect Warnings: Should You Really Be Worried About Them?

Have you seen a Prop 65 warning label on products? I don't live anywhere NEAR California and I've seen a slew of them! Here's what the Proposition 65 warning means.

Read More
CT Scan

What Is A CT Scan? Does A CAT Scan Hurt? Is It Dangerous? What’s Different About A CT Scan With Contrast?

I had my first CT scan with contrast. See what it was like, the difference between MRI and CT scan, what CT scan prep is like, and how long a CAT scan takes

Read More
Flu Shot

How Can You DIE From The Flu? Here’s How… What You Need To Know About The Flu Virus And Flu Shot

It's not just people with compromised immune systems that are dying from the flu. See all of the ways the flu can kill an otherwise healthy person. Before you get a flu shot, here's what you need to know - who should & shouldn't get it, popular flu shot myths, flu shot side effects, and where to get cheap flu shots!

Read More

How To Stop Stuttering: 4 Proven Tips From A Former Stutterer

I stuttered until I was 22 -- when I finally learned how to stop stuttering forever. Here are the simple techniques to stop stuttering that worked for me.

Read More
Donate Blood

What Is It Like To Donate Blood? A Step-By-Step Guide To Donating Blood For The First Time

Wondering what it's like to donate blood? Here's my story, my best tips, what I learned about donating blood for the first time, and what to eat beforehand.

Read More

5 Proven Holiday Weight Loss Tips To Help You Quickly Shed That Holiday Weight In The New Year

Holiday weight loss tips and advice from a guy who's kept off the holiday weight but still loves his pies! My best tips to help you quickly lose weight for the New Year.

Read More
Obamacare Versus Private Insurance

Obamacare vs Private Health Insurance: See Why I Switched From Obamacare To Private Insurance Coverage

The decision to choose Obamacare or private health insurance is a tricky one. Which is the right health care plan for you? Some things I've learned might help you decide

Read More

10 Easy Ways To Walk 10,000 Steps A Day

I walk 10000 steps a day. If you've got a fitness tracker, I bet that's your goal too. Here are some ways you probably haven't thought of to get more steps in daily

Read More
Skin Spot Removed

Have A Weird Skin Spot? (Me Too.) Here’s How A Dermatologist Does A Skin Biopsy To Determine If It’s Cancerous Or Not

A simple skin biopsy is usually the best way to determine if a strange looking spot is skin cancer or not. Here's what it's like to have a biopsy.

Read More
Avoid Pollen

Have A Pollen Allergy? 5 Ways To Avoid Pollen & Alleviate Your Outdoor Allergy Symptoms

I have a pollen allergy. If you do too, then you'll appreciate these 5 simple things you can do to avoid pollen - inside and outside of your home.

Read More
Cured Meats

Processed Meat & Cancer: Can Eating Red Meats And Cured Meats Really Cause Cancer?

If you have a pronounced risk of colon cancer like me, you might wonder if eating processed meat & cancer go hand in hand. Here's a list of meats to avoid.

Read More
weird facts body

5 Weird Facts About Your Body Explained…. Like Why Your Fingers Get Wrinkly In Water & Why You’re Taller In The Morning

If you like weird facts as much as I do, then you'll appreciate these 5 human body facts that are almost too strange to believe. Trust me, they're true!

Read More
CT Scans Anxiety

Nervous About Getting A CT Scan? Anxious To Hear The Results? 5 Ways To Cope With Scanxiety

If you're anxious about getting a CT scan, these tips from someone who's been there with scanxiety might help. Here's how to worry less over your CT scans!

Read More

8 Ways To Stay Awake Without Caffeine… Personally Tested By Me!

Want to stay awake without using caffeine? Here are 8 clever and effective ways to stay alert that don't involve guzzling coffee, cola, or power drinks.

Read More
Next