Contents SUMMER 2019 THE BIG STORY Chard: Try this leafy green. PAGE 46 Potential never expires. PAGE 14 IN EVERY ISSUE 3 4 6 32 33 38 40 42 FEATURES 8 What's Bugging You? Find out about five possible causes for red bumps that aren't mosquito bites. 9 Now Is the Time Data show that reaching age 65 means you probably have plenty of life left. Why not get healthy? 10 You Can't Keep a Goodman Down Weight has been a lifelong struggle for actor John Goodman, but he's found a path to better health and mobility. 14 Never Too Late to Feel Better Despite age and health conditions, you can make smart choices to protect and improve your health. 22 Prepping for Surgery The steps you take before and after surgery can make a big difference in getting back on your feet. 28 The Next Generation of Cancer Treatment Standard cancer treatments are getting more precise all the time, and new methods provide further reason for optimism. 44 49 Hollywood & Health The portrayal of illness in the movies can teach us a few things. 54 Don't Ignore Pelvic Pain Chronic pain can be the sign of a serious condition. 46 48 56 3 Easy Ways Out of the White Coat Healthy Dose The Quick List This Just In The Truth: COPD How To: Find a New Doctor Quiz: Freak Out or Chill Out? At a Glance: Bug-Borne Illness In the Market: Chard Health by the Numbers: The Spine Ask the Expert Battle of the dips. PAGE 34 52 Learning to Walk Again New exoskeleton helps patients recover from debilitating conditions. COVER BY MAARTEN DE BOER/GETTY; GUACAMOLE BY GETTY IMAGES SUMME R 2019 1