Vim & Vigor - Fall 2016 - Gwinnett Medical Center - (Page 1)
Contents
FALL 2016
THE BIG
STORY
Didn't like them as
a kid? You will now.
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It's your (other)
full-time job:
keeping your family
healthy and safe.
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IN EVERY ISSUE
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FEATURES
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Health Info On-Site
On your computer or
on the go, get to know
gwinnettmedicalcenter.org.
Drs. Mom and Dad
Parents know:
Kids need constant
care and attention to be
as healthy as possible.
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Dad-vocate
Actor Chris Pratt
is spreading
the word about
premature birth
after his son
was born nine
weeks early.
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Keeping
Kids Safe
From food
allergies (know the signs)
to crib bumpers (don't use
them!), there's a lot to know
to protect your children.
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Get Schooled
Whether your
kids are 3 or
18, back-to-school time is
always an adjustment. We
have some advice that can
help them and you.
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Building an
Alzheimer's
Toolkit
It isn't always easy to
communicate with a loved
one with Alzheimer's, but it
is possible-and important.
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Winning at
Losing
Read the stories
of people who got help to
finally beat obesity.
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Go with the
(Blood) Flow
A GMC physician
talks about the "vascular"
in cardiovascular health.
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Electronic
Cigarettes
and 'Vaping'
E-cigarettes are popular,
but are they safe? Hear
from a Gwinnett Medical
Center expert.
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Phil's Feature
3 Easy Ways
Out of the White Coat
Healthy Dose
The Quick List
This Just In
The Truth: ADHD
How To: Prepare for a
Colonoscopy
Freak Out or Chill Out:
Childhood Illnesses
At a Glance: Smoking
In the Market:
Brussels Sprouts
Health by the Numbers:
Organ Donation
What's your
body shape
telling you?
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Team Players
Certified athletic trainers share their advice
for student-athletes
recovering from sports
injuries.
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