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contents special revolutionary way doctors are using the power of cold to heal a heart after cardiac arrest. Plus, two other new treatments for heart patients. 6 helping hearts The features 1 4 healthy steps Four things you can do now to improve your health. finally relief from pain A man suffering from chronic pain for more than a decade finds help at St. Thomas More’s pain clinic. take action Try one of these moderately intense—and fun—pursuits to stay fit, healthy and happy. summer 10 16 18 check your tech Cell phones, computers and other gadgets can affect your health. Follow our advice to make your machines manageable. small wonders Discover the marvels of minimally invasive surgery, in which doctors use revolutionary technology to reduce scarring and recovery time. positively healthy Cheer up—you can learn to be an optimist! Start looking on the bright side in six simple steps. on the cover 32 34 culinary cures Feeling under the weather? The remedy may be as close as your kitchen. in a heartbeat Your heart is an amazing, natural pump. Keep it strong by making these 11 lifestyle changes today. departments 2 nurturing health How a stroke survivor is helping others who face similar recovery challenges. 22 40 46 49 50 make it last How to care for your artificial joint so you can stay active for years to come. safe harbor Navigate the perils of sunburns and other seasonal mishaps to ensure you’ll have fun in the sun. 52 around the region Southern Colorado hospital is selected to participate in national cancer study. 54 ask the experts Water, water everywhere do you know how much your body really needs a day? 56 community connections A group of doctors steps outside the office to do some remarkable acts of goodwill in the community. 5 million lives New procedures are in place to keep patients safe while in the hospital. under the cyberknife Get a look at the robot doctors are using to destroy cancerous tumors without ever picking up a scalpel. TV star Patrick Dempsey knows the impact of cancer—he saw his mother battle the disease. Now he’s helping others cope through his new cancer center. 26 COVER PHOTOGRAPH BY CORBIS OUTLINE vim & vigor · s ummer 2009 3

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Vim & Vigor - Summer 2009

Vim & Vigor - Summer 2009
Healthy Steps
Nurturing Health
Contents
Finally... Relief from Pain
Helping Hearts
Take Action
Check Your Tech
Small Wonders
Positively Healthy
On the Cover
Culinary Cures
In a Heartbeat
Make it Last
Safe Harbor
5 Million Lives
Under the Cyberknife
Around the Region
Ask the Experts
Community Connections

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