Contents 1 38 What you need to know about pneumonia this winter 10 Change Course Diagnosed with prediabetes? Great. That means you know what you're up against. Departments 2 Opening Thoughts 16 Features COVER PHOTO BY GETTY IMAGES; INSET PHOTO BY GETTY IMAGES 24 28 52 3 Botox for Overactive Bladder A UVA doctor says injections can be a game changer when other options don't bring relief. 4 Rising to the Occasion See how the community has stepped up-in small and significant ways-to fight a global health threat. 16 Keep Your Heart Young Here's how to find out your heart's age-and why it matters. 20 In Search of Sleep If you have sleep troubles, you're not alone. Here's what might be going on and what to do about it. 24 Pain and Progress in the Opioid Epidemic A doctor explains why there's reason to hope that the crisis is slowing and offers advice on taking painkillers. 46 Why we're rooting for rutabagas 28 How to Help a Friend Who Has Cancer It's tricky to know the best way to relieve someone's burden. This survivor has ideas based on experience. 49 Obesity Myths surround this prevalent chronic disease. Get the facts from a UVA expert in obesity science. 52 Facing Cancer in Style Power walking, homespun fashion shoots and a remarkable attitude help this Charlottesville mom fight leukemia. 54 Precious Gift for Grieving Parents A UVA student raised money for a cooling bassinet to give parents more time to say goodbye to their stillborn babies. 6 Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Bulging blood vessels put women in danger, yet they are less likely than men to get screened for it. VIM & VIGOR WINTER 2020 V1_VVWI2088_01_TOC.indd 1 9/21/20 3:56 PM