Vim & Vigor - Summer 2014 - University of Virginia - (Page 1)
CONTENTS
SPECIAL
Finding a Way
Out of Grief
How do you recover from
the loss of your child?
For Jennifer Raymond
of Charlottesville, she
poured herself into a
new profession: nursing.
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DEPARTMENTS
2 Life in Balance
Head injuries are
all too common.
Thankfully, new
UVA research and a
dedicated clinic mean
comprehensive and
accessible treatment
for concussions.
46 Virtual Health The
gluten-free gourmet,
finding Dr. Right,
cool health trackers,
and more.
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COVER PHOTO BY FRED THORNHILL/REUTERS/CORBIS
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FEATURES
A Peanut a Day to Keep
Allergies at Bay?
Sixteen children-each with severe
peanut allergies-no longer fear
this ubiquitous legume. How is
that possible?
Close Watch on a Young Brain
Children with epilepsy now have
their own monitoring unit at
UVA Children's Hospital.
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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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.
Deep Impact
UVA neurosurgeons are reaching brain
tumors, clots and other lesions once
considered inoperable.
Expecting the Unexpected
Nearly 15 percent of all newborns
need specialized care in a NICU-
sometimes for unexpected reasons.
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.
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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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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Vim & Vigor - Summer 2014 - University of Virginia
Vim & Vigor - Summer 2014 - University of Virginia
Contents
Life in Balance
A Peanut a Day to Keep Allergies at Bay?
Close Watch on a Young Brain
Stress SOS
The Truth About Sunscreen
The Transformers
Get Your Head in the Game
The Journey Continues
On the Cover
The Foot Follies
Friendly Fat
Virtual Health
Finding a Way Out of Grief
Deep Impact
Expecting the Unexpected
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