WHAT ARE THE ODDS ... of getting melanoma? While melanoma accounts for only about 1 in 100 skin cancers, it is the deadliest. A number of factors- including age, sun exposure and skin tone-come into play. The average risk of developing melanoma is: WORK FAMILY FEELINGS If you consider your co-workers friends, you might be in better health. New research suggests that social connections formed at work-and a strong group identification with that workplace-can help lower stress and improve overall sense of well-being. Researchers examined 58 studies involving nearly 20,000 people in 15 countries. Psychological health benefits were greater than physical health benefits. 1 in 40 for whites JARGON WATCH PHOTOS BY THINK STOCK 1 in 200 for Hispanics ANEURYSM is a scary-sounding word for good reason-it can be fatal. But what exactly does the term mean? An aneurysm is a balloonlike bulge against a weakened or injured artery wall. Most occur in the aorta, the major artery that carries blood from the heart. The good news? Aneurysms can be repaired if detected early. It's important to see your doctor regularly; sometimes an aneurysm can be heard through a simple stethoscope. In other cases, doctors may order tests such as an ultrasound, an echocardiogram or a CT scan. 1 in 1,000 for blacks SUMME R 2017 37