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Get Moving If you need help making it into your running shoes and out the door, pick up your GPS-enabled smartphone and download the free Endomondo app. It focuses on the social aspects of fitness, which might be the motivation you need. Video Medical Minutes Have a few minutes? You have time to learn about stroke and other health concerns from GMC experts in the Medical Minutes video series. Visit youtube.com/ gwinnettmedical and search the "Medical Minutes" playlist. For example, the app allows users to race against a friend's time, track your bike ride so friends can follow your workout, and jump into a challenge to compete against a whole group. People can even send pep talk messages that play as you train. It's like having a tiny coach in your ear. You say that, like Iron Man, you work alone? Consider this: Kansas State University researchers have found that under certain conditions, a virtual workout partner can improve workout performance even when that partner does not cheer you on. Silence may be golden, but so, too, is a little friendly competition. What's Your Stroke iQ? The next time you sit through a commercial break on TV, consider this: Three Americans will suffer a stroke during those two minutes. on average, a stroke occurs every 40 seconds in the U.S., and it takes a life every four minutes. "Many people think they can't be affected by stroke-that it only affects certain groups," says Arun Lakhanpal, Md, a neurology hospitalist at Gwinnett Medical Center. "Stroke can affect anyone, any age, anytime. "in many cases," he adds, "it's a bystander or family member who recognizes when stroke is occurring." if someone you love experienced a stroke, would you spot the signs? Would you know what to do? When stroke strikes, act FAST. Look for: F A S T ace drooping rm weakness peech difficulty ime to call 911 SPRI NG 2014 47 http://www.youtube.com/gwinnettmedical

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Vim & Vigor - Spring 2014 - Gwinnett Medical Center

Vim & Vigor - Spring 2014 - Gwinnett Medical Center
Contents
Phil’s Feature
Staying Ahead of Concussions
The Recovery Zone
Occupational Hazards
The New Rules of Play
Shopping for Two
Back to Basics
Burn, Baby, Burn
Angelina Jolie
Rock Your Health
Breaking Up with Salt
Disgusting! (or Not?)
Virtual Health
PrimeTime Health
Ready, Set, Run!
You Can Change the World
Out of the White Coat
Transforming Healthcare

Vim & Vigor - Spring 2014 - Gwinnett Medical Center