Vim & Vigor - Winter 2016 - Gwinnett Medical Center - 1
Contents
WINTER 2016
THE BIG
STORY
Kale is all the rage
for good reason.
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Take it easy: You
can improve your
health in small,
manageable steps.
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IN EVERY ISSUE
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FEATURES
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Give It Your
Best Shot
Here is what you
need to know about the
flu vaccine.
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Long Live Us
We're living longer
than ever. How about
living better, too?
A Strong Voice
TV star and
cancer survivor
Sofia Vergara is one of
many Americans
who deal
with a thyroid
condition.
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Making the
Best of
Every Day
Simple strategies for
eating better, exercising
more and coping with
chronic diseases.
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When Cancer
Hits Home
A cancer
diagnosis has a major impact
on the whole family, and
everybody needs support.
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Heart Healthy
Holiday Spices
Spice is nice!
Especially now. GMC's
women's health navigator
shares her four favorites.
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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 About
Depression
How To: Share a Diagnosis
Quiz: Freak Out
or Chill Out?
At a Glance:
Inside a Stroke
In the Market: Kale
Health by the Numbers:
Medication Mishaps
Hit the treadmill or the weights?
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Take a
Look Inside
You know the
abbreviations, from CT
to MRI. But what do these
scans actually do?
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In Case of Injury
Getting hurt and
sitting out of
your favorite activities can
be devastating. Follow this
sports psychologist's advice
for coping as you heal.
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So You Have a
Brain Tumor
Start with these
three important steps if
you've been given a diagnosis.
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Your Body
in Winter
We are continually fighting
to stay healthy this time
of year. Experts help us
understand what's going
on, from head to toe.
COVER PHOTO BY MARK DAVIS/GETTY IMAGES | RUNNER BY SVETIKD/GETTY IMAGES |
KALE SALAD BY JENNIFER BOGGS/AMY PALIWODA/GLOW IMAGES | DUMBBELL BY FSTOP/GLOW IMAGES
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