Vim & Vigor - Summer 2013 - North Mississippi - (Page 1)
CONTENTS
SPECIAL
Don’t Be So Vein
Read about NMMC’s
Vein Center and
complete a free
self-assessment to
learn your risk for
varicose veins.
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DEPARTMENTS
2 Opening Thoughts
NMMC is bringing
important medical
firsts to our region.
46 Virtual Health
Sun-smart apps,
subject-specific social
media, serious insights
about cereal, and
much more!
56 Catch the Spirit
Nearly 400 women
enjoyed NMMC
Spirit of Women’s
“Easy Does It: Recipes,
Hospitality and
More to Simplify
Your Life” program.
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FEATURES
Help for Your Heart
NMMC’s Heart Institute is leading
the way in cardiac care.
The Ultimate Backto-School Checklist
This timeline will help you get your
child prepped for the new year.
Join the Movement
Strengthen all your major joints with
these easy at-home exercises.
Stroke Stories
Stroke can happen to anyone. Learn
from these four inspiring stories.
5 Steps to Better Bone Health
A guide to help you dodge
osteoarthritis.
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The Main Ingredient
Five simple yet tasty recipes for
people with diabetes (or without).
Looking Ahead
Advance directives can save your
family stress should illness strike.
A Place for Peace
NMMC’s new Inpatient Hospice Unit,
the first hospital-based inpatient
hospice in north Mississippi, combines
homelike surroundings with hospital
services.
Reflux Relief
Get help for heartburn with a new
surgical procedure.
Gut Instinct
The source of your tummy troubles
can be tricky to pinpoint. We help you
identify yours.
Prostate Playbook
Read how survivors have tackled prostate cancer—and how you can decide
which treatment is best for you.
COVER PHOTO BY CORBIS
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MORGAN FREEMAN
At 75, the legendary actor just keeps getting better with
age. Learn how he eats well, keeps his mind sharp, and has
an A-plus attitude to polish the performance of his life.
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