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CRAFTY CUTLERY I PHOTOGRAPHY BY HAPIFORK f you're like many Americans, you struggle with when to say "when" at the dinner table. Smarter flatware may be the answer. The HAPIfork may help you stick a fork in overeating. Here's how: Research shows that it takes 20 minutes for your brain to realize your stomach is no longer hungry. That means if you wolf down your food, you're probably overeating. The HAPIfork is an electronic fork that helps monitor eating habits, measuring the amount of "fork servings" you consume per minute-and even flashing indicator lights if you're eating too fast. After each meal, the dishwasher-safe "smartfork" uploads data to your smartphone wirelessly or to your computer through a USB port in the handle. Feel free to bring it with you to Olive Garden. Visit hapilabs.com. No-Hassle Heart Chart Anyone serious about a healthy heart knows that keeping track of blood pressure, cholesterol and weight data is part of regular maintenance. But it's a hassle tracking these numbers over time, even when they warn that you're approaching a heart danger zone. Heart360 can help. An "online cardiovascular wellness center" brought to you by the American Heart Association, heart360.org keeps tabs on your heart-related data, even enabling you to download blood pressure monitor or blood glucose monitor readings. If you're the color-coding, bar-chart-building type, this site is for you. Visit the website to get started today. Pocket Detox An app called DTOX offers hand-held hope to those detoxing from binge eating, smoking, drugs, gambling or other addictive behaviors. Built on the foundation that support is key to overcoming dependency, DTOX connects users with their own progress and with a support group that's rooting for them. HERE'S HOW IT WORKS: DTOX features a real-time day counter (e.g., "You have been detoxing for __ days"), daily alerts and emails to encourage progress and a tracker that monitors cravings and mood. The app also connects users to virtual support communities, called Fan Clubs, whose members receive periodic email updates on your progress. Visit dtoxapp.com. WI NTER 2013 47 http://www.heart360.org http://www.hapilabs.com http://www.dtoxapp.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Vim & Vigor - Winter 2013 - Gwinnett Medical Center

Vim & Vigor - Winter 2013 - Gwinnett Medical Center
Contents
Phil’s Feature
Heartfelt Purpose
Not Too Busy to Beat Cancer
Got Excuses?
Managing Your Health with a DIY Tool Kit
Is It the Stress Talking?
The Wonderful World of Greens
Knee-to-Know Basics
On the Cover
Run for Your Life
14 Good-for-You Gifts
Special Delivery
Virtual Health
PrimeTime Health
Inspired Giving
Heads Full of Hope
Out of the White
Transforming Healthcare

Vim & Vigor - Winter 2013 - Gwinnett Medical Center