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Contents SPRING 2015 THE BIG STORY IN EVERY ISSUE 2 3 42 44 46 50 Opening Thoughts Auxiliary This Just In The Truth About Allergies Healthy Buys: Golden Gifts Quiz: Freak Out or Chill Out? 52 At a Glance: Smoke Alarm 54 In the Market: Spinach 56 Health by the Numbers: Focus on Fertility Studies show that people often save the happiest years for last. PAGE 16 FEATURES 6 22 9 28 From Engines to Endoscopy A special interest in auto mechanics led Matthew Bond, DO, to a career in general surgery. Age Is Just a Number Past your prime? Maybe not. See some amazing achievements by older folks. 10 The Long View Despite a serious eye condition, actress Judi Dench is determined to do what she loves at age 80 and beyond. 14 You: Part 2 Life is full of surprises, and they don't stop when you're on the other side of 50. Going Through the Motions Our joints endure a lifetime of bending, twisting and rotating. Here's how to keep them in top shape. Your Last Chapter: Expressing End-of-Life Wishes It's something that no one wants to think about, but everyone needs to. 37 Phenomenal Care Close to Home Outpatient therapy at PCRMC promises a worldclass team and patientcentered care. 39 Connecting the Dots PCRMC's Diabetes Education Program helps patients better understand and cope with the disease. Can too much gaming cause osteoarthritis? PAGE 43 33 Support the Entire Way Through Three patients share their inspiring stories of how rehabilitation helped them regain function and quality of life. COVER PHOTO BY NEIL TINGLE-ALLSTAR-GLOBE PHOTOS INC. SPRING 2015 1

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Vim & Vigor - Spring 2015 - Phelps County Regional Medical Center