Contents WINTER 2017 THE BIG STORY Go ahead and give cabbage a chance. PAGE 46 Stretch yourself to achieve better habits for life. PAGE 14 IN EVERY ISSUE FEATURES 4 22 54 5 28 56 Making Headway UVA clinic offers three key elements of care for patients with cancer that has spread to the brain. An Educated Patient One week after surgery for colon cancer, Jim enjoyed Thanksgiving dinner at home. 10 Act 2 BlackĖish actor Anthony Anderson expected his diabetes diagnosis, but even he didn't know how he'd rise to the challenge to get healthy. 14 You, Improved Small changes can have a big impact on your heart health and fitness. Planning for Peace of Mind If you don't have a plan in place in case of illness or death, don't worry. Take action now, and then relax. Shots for Grown-Ups You already know your kids need immunizations. But guess what? You do, too. Miracle on the Mountain William survived a massive heart attack while camping on a remote Virginia mountain. Slip Not A new outpatient procedure keeps a young athlete's knee in place. 49 Friendship After Stroke Two women find a friendship and a cure for the ticking time bomb in their brains-a leading cause of stroke among the young. 52 From Miraculous to Standard of Care Celebrating 50 years of transplantation at UVA. 2 Life in Balance: Little Tweaks Add Up 3 Make 1 Change: Skip the New Year's Resolution 32 The Quick List 33 This Just In 38 The Truth About Opioids 40 How To: Meditate 42 Quiz: Freak Out or Chill Out? 44 At a Glance: Strength Training 46 In the Market: Cabbage 48 Health by the Numbers: Cancer Death Rates Face-lifts for mac and cheese and green bean casserole. PAGE 34 6 Facing Illness Head On A rare condition nearly cost Angela her life. With support from her husband and a team of UVA doctors, she has a positive outlook. COVER PHOTO BY GETTY/JESSE GRANT/STRINGER; INSET PHOTO OF ANTHONY ANDERSON BY GETTY/MAARTEN DE BOER WINTE R 2017 1