“Behind the Oval Office Doors: Surprising Health Rituals and Hygiene Secrets of America’s Presidents Revealed!”
Many of Washington’s relatives died young, so he took great care of his body to live longer. Even as a military general, he frequently changed his clothes (uncommon during that time) and bathed. He lived until age 67.
Grover Cleveland Detested Exercise
Grover Cleveland was one of the least healthy presidents in history. He detested exercise, categorizing it as “among the dreary and unsatisfying things of life.” He also drank heavily, downing around four bottles of beer per day. At 250 pounds, he was the second-heaviest U.S. president after Taft.
Cleveland also had to receive a secret surgery. In 1893, he spotted a bump on the roof of his mouth. The White House assumed that it was a tumor and pushed him to get surgery. The operation was especially dangerous at the time, but Cleveland survived it.
John F. Kennedy Stuck To A Strict Health Routine
Like many presidents, John F. Kennedy hid a litany of health problems from the public. He had Addison’s disease and took several medications for his condition. To cope with the stress, he took a one- to two-hour nap around the same time every day.
Kennedy also stuck with a strict fitness routine, for both his physical health and stress. He swam laps twice a day. Later, he worked with orthopedic surgeon Hans Kraus on a specialized exercise routine for his disease. Although his health suffered, he had some of the healthiest habits of any president.
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