Sounds like a lot of good ideas on here and my basic assumption is that people on here don't need to be told to consult a dr when you have problems. I'm fortunate enough to have a brother who is a Dr. in south west Florida. He has told me many interesting things and I will try to keep this short.
1. Always go to the Dr when you have a problem. Guys are worse at this.
2.When a Dr tells you something, go educate yourself about it.
3.If you have serious or surgical issues get a second opinion.
4.Try to avoid all medications. That does not mean don't use any but don't make them your first and easy answer.
5.Do everything you can to stay out of hospitals. Many people die not because of what they went to the hospital for but from secondary infections.
6. If you are in the hospital pay attention and be part of your treatment and work to get out asap.
7.Do not think that Dr's are gods.
8. Pay close attention to the moon/tide cycles when fishing in sw Florida for best results
Good health to all of you.