Other presidents with health issues.
John F. Kennedy (1961-1963)-- Projected an image of robust health and energy while hiding his Addison's Disease and back problems.
Richard Nixon (1969-1974)-- Fell ill with phlebitis in 1974. Scholars have debated whether Nixon suffered from depression and psychological issues.
Gerald Ford (1971-1977)-- Former college football player was later slowed by joint and knee problems.
Ronald Reagan (1981-1989)-- Suffered from joint problems. Some researchers say he showed signs of dementia and Alzheimer's toward the end of his second term and didn't recognize key staffers.
Bill Clinton (1993-2001)-- One-time fast-food devotee struggled with his high cholesterol. Now a vegetarian.
And Then there's My Aches and Pains, But I Ain't President Either. --DaCoot
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Significantly enough, some of these health issues with Presidents weren't widely known. Eisenhower's heart attack was public knowledge, but the public at large did not know the true extent of Wilson's, FDR's, and Kennedy's ailments until long after they had left office.
Even today, you get the feeling that the reports of the annual physicals are actually written by the President's staff. I don't recall hearing a statement from Walter Reed stating the President Clinton was "overweight."
On a more positive note I'd rate Ford (even though a hated Wolverine football player) and Washington, by far as our more athletic President. TR held back by asthma tried the hardest though.. :)
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