Vim & Vigor - Summer 2014 - North Mississippi - (Page 1)
CONTENTS
SPECIAL
Small Wonders
Thanks to
technology, new
moms at another
area hospital can tap
into the expertise
of physicians at the
NMMC Women's
Hospital.
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DEPARTMENTS
2 From the CEO
Highlights from
around North
Mississippi Medical
Center.
46 Virtual Health The
gluten-free gourmet,
finding Dr. Right,
cool health trackers,
and more.
COVER PHOTO BY FRED THORNHILL/REUTERS/CORBIS
56 Catch the Spirit
Nearly 400 women
enjoyed the Spirit
Pure & Simple
event sponsored by
NMMC's Spirit of
Women initiative.
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FEATURES
Back in Action
North Mississippi Medical Center's
new Spine Center can help you get
back to the things you love-free
from pain.
Top Honors
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi
has designated NMMC's joint
replacement and spine surgical services as Blue Centers of Distinction.
Stress SOS
What's the best way to lower your
stress level: yoga or an hour of TV?
You might be surprised. Plus, how
to prevent the summertime blues.
The Truth About Sunscreen
See how much you really know about
that lifesaver in your beach bag.
The Transformers
Tiny tools and minimal incisions
are giving the operating room an
extreme makeover.
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Get Your Head in the Game
Concussions don't just happen in the
NFL. Here's what to know before your
tykes head for the turf.
The Journey Continues
Pack your bags and your medications-
a chronic condition doesn't mean
your travel days are over.
The Foot Follies
On the passage through life, your feet
are two of your best friends. It's time
to treat them that way.
Friendly Fat
Bring it, swimsuit season! These recipes feature delicious ingredients that
may help flatten your tummy.
The Eyes Have It
Low vision rehabilitation helps people
maximize their remaining vision.
Worth the Weight
Former patients share how bariatric
surgery changed their lives.
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ON THE COVER
Bipolar disorder wasn't even on his radar screen when
Bradley Cooper started filming Silver Linings Playbook.
Now he's an outspoken national advocate for mental health.
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