Spirit Magazine - July 2014 - (Page 138)

HEALTH PROMOTIONAL SERIES UTMB Galveston has performed heart transplants for more than 20 years. FOCUS ON HEALTH once thought. Care should be taken to understand the ingredients in energy drink products. Water is still your best bet to stay hydrated. Myth 3: If a food is organic, then it must be good for you. Organic simply means the product ingredients are at least 95 percent organic. If you are looking for completely organic products, the label should read "100% organic." Many organic products are also highly processed and contain little nutritive value. For example, a bag of cheese puffs may have an organic label, but that doesn't mean it is nutritious. STRENGTH OF HEART For the tens of thousands of people who survive a heart attack each year, finding a medical institution with optimal experience treating weakened or damaged hearts is paramount. There are a number of new, cutting-edge treatments that are beginning to show great promise for these patients. The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, which has been performing heart transplants for more than 20 years, is one of the institutions offering the newest and best options for heart patients. When age or other health complications rule out a heart transplant for a patient, UTMB Health surgeons can implant a ventricular assist device, a mechanical pump that's used to support heart function and blood flow in people who have weakened hearts. A number of new drugs and stem-cell therapies currently in clinical trials are also showing great promise at UTMB Health. "Heart failure is one of the biggest problems in the United States-and one of the most common causes of mortality and morbidity, especially in the elderly," says Dr. Wissam Khalife, associate 138 SPIRIT JULY 2014 professor of medicine and director of the Advanced Heart Failure, Transplant, and Left Ventricular Assist Device Program at UTMB Health. "However, the new treatments we are using at UTMB Health are offering heart-failure patients many more options, with much better long-term outcomes." NATURAL HEALING Degenerative joint disease-also known as osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis-affects nearly 27 million Americans. A viable alternative for the many people suffering from knee, back, and shoulder pain comes through rehabilitation techniques and nonsurgical solutions. The Center for Regenerative Medicine in Miami focuses on treatment and management of joint pain, utilizing cutting-edge orthopedic medicine and stem-cell therapy aimed at regenerating new tissue to help the body heal itself. CALORIES COUNT As you grow older, you'll need to take in fewer calories than you did as a younger adult. This change can also make it more difﬁcult to keep those extra pounds off. In addition to age, gender and activity level will also factor into determining your daily calorie intake. According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, men and women over the age of 50 should follow these caloric guidelines: MEN Not active: 2,000 Moderately active: 2,200-2,400 Active: 2,400-2,800 WOMEN Not active: 1,600 Moderately active: 1,800 Active: 2,000-2,200

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Spirit Magazine - July 2014

Spirit Magazine - July 2014
Contents
Gary’s Greeting
Gary’s Greeting en Español
Star of the Month
Freedom Story
From the Editor
Your Words
Your Pictures
Media Center
Eat Drink Sleep
Bite into bread salad
Pour a patriotic drink
Eat like an astronaut
Numbers
Call cars by name
Analyze dating data
Business
Know your market(ing)
Shop for couture
As the Lights Go Down
As the Lights Go Down
One-Hit Wonders
One-Hit Wonders
Sightsee in St. Louis
Your Adventure In St. Louis
Your Adventure In St. Louis
Promotional Series: Spirit of Maryland
Promotional Series: Spirit of Nevada
Promotional Series: Focus on Health
Calendar
Turn a buck into a bronco
Fun!
Spotlight
Community Outreach
Products & Services
Flight Service
Terminal Maps
Information
Rapid Rewards and A+ Rewards Partners
Route Map
The “If” List
Joke with Allison Janney

Spirit Magazine - July 2014