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Life in Balance
Vim &

Fresh Perspective
VIGOR HAS A NEW LOOK AND
A RENEWED FOCUS ON THE HEALTH
INSIGHTS YOUR FAMILY NEEDS
I'm pleased to present the first Vigor for
2020. Fitting for a new decade, Vigor has
undergone some exciting changes. You'll
notice we've pivoted away from celebrities and instead
have focused on relevant health information that you
can identify with on a personal level.
As you know from reading Vigor, older age is a risk
Kelly Casey,
factor for many common diseases, including cancer
regional editor
and heart disease. But trends over the past decade
show these health threats are striking at younger ages.
About 10 percent of colorectal cancer cases are diagnosed in people younger than 50-the only age group
whose incidence and death rates are increasing.
Lori Dunn was only 41 when she learned she had colorectal cancer. She
is one of the lucky ones-a colonoscopy screening uncovered her cancer
before it became deadly. Far too many colon cancers are diagnosed at a late
stage because many people don't follow recommended screenings or understand their risk of colon cancer. Let Lori's story (page 49) inspire you to talk
to your healthcare provider about when to start screening for colorectal
cancer, the second-leading cause of cancer-related deaths.
You'll also meet Bearett Wolverton. At age 28, he had a major heart attack
caused by a blocked artery. As you'll learn inside (page 10), fatty deposits
in arteries can begin in the teenage years and progress throughout the 20s,
leading to heart attacks in those younger than 40 and even 30. Women
appear to be even more susceptible, as the number of heart attacks in
young women has increased.
The good news is that the vast majority of heart attacks are preventable
with medication and a healthy lifestyle. Though he didn't see himself as that
out of shape at the time of his heart attack, Bearett has since dropped more
than 50 pounds. He's also taking medications to keep his blood pressure and
cholesterol at healthy levels. He has a lot to live for after he and his wife welcomed their second child a year after his heart attack.
Over the next decade, I look forward to introducing a magazine that
brings you insights and inspiration for a life worth celebrating.
Yours in health,

Kelly Casey
Regional Editor
SPRING 2020 VIM & VIGOR

A FAMILY HEALTH MAGAZINE
FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
HEALTH SYSTEM
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