by SCFmedia | Feb 12, 2020 | Trucker Health
February is widely known to be the month that we celebrate Valentine’s Day but, more importantly, it is also National Heart Disease Awareness Month. The Centers for Disease Control states that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, with one...
by Julie Dillon | Dec 3, 2018 | Stories, Trucker Health
Dr. John McElligott and Dr. Donna Kennedy discuss the #1 cause of COPD and how you can avoid or stop their effects before start. Read all about it here.
by Julie Dillon | Nov 20, 2018 | Stories, Trucker Health
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease is considered to be an epidemic in America. With no medications available to treat this disease, you can learn what is the best treatment option by reading the following article written by Dr. John McElligott and Dr. Donna Kennedy....
by Julie Dillon | Nov 7, 2018 | Stories, Trucker Health
1: Plan your meals – Most poor diet choices are made due to lack of planning. Meal planning really applies to anyone living with or without diabetes. Most poor diet choices are made due to lack of planning. Creating a routine with meals and having a general idea...
by Julie Dillon | Sep 27, 2018 | Stories, Trucker Health
The cab of your truck is probably pretty cool and comfy when you have the key on. The 2018 Land Line Reader Survey says 56 percent of respondents do not yet use an alternative to idling. So, while heat stress is a rare issue when the truck is running, there is clear...
by Julie Dillon | Sep 27, 2018 | Stories, Trucker Health
Dr. John discusses four ways that truckers can alleviate back pain that truckers can do while out on the road. Read all about it here.
