Vim & Vigor - Fall 2010 - North Mississippi - (Page 1)

CONTENTS SPECIAL Lean On Me As a registered nurse and certified breast health educator at NMMC’s Breast Care Center, Vickie Arnold counsels women every day who have just learned they have breast cancer. Two years ago, she found herself in their shoes. 4 DEPARTMENTS 1 Opening Thoughts Vim & Vigor, NMMC’s quarterly magazine that promotes healthy living, is now available in a digital format. FEATURES 34 36 40 45 49 Shouldering the Pain Don’t let daily to-dos cause you pain. Here’s how to shrug it off for good. Train Your Brain Middle age reminds us how important it is to take care of the body. But don’t forget about this vital organ either. What Now? You’ve just received a diagnosis of cancer. We walk you through what you can expect next. Choose Your Own Adventure Think you know what nursing entails? Think again. It’s as diverse a field as the people in it. Community Report Making a Difference in Our Community is a snapshot of the many ways that NMMC is helping people in our community receive the care they need. The report features highlights and noted accomplishments from 2005–2009. 7 10 16 18 24 Inside Look Whether it’s something as simple as an X-ray or as advanced as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), North Mississippi Medical Center offers convenient access to leading-edge radiology services in a comfortable and caring environment in several locations. What’s in Your Medicine Cabinet? If you can’t recall the last time you cleaned out your medication supply, it’s time. Here are four steps to safety. See the Future Don’t let diabetes threaten your eyesight. Protection begins with knowing what you’re up against. The Female Factor Women outlive men. What are we doing right and how can we help the men in our lives live longer? Take a Bite Out of Stress The food you eat has an effect on your mood. Learn which dishes to reach for—and which to avoid. 56 Catch the Spirit Women throughout the region have caught the spirit through NMMC’s Spirit of Women initiative. You can too! COVER PHOTO BY AMANDA FRIEDMAN, ICON INTERNATIONAL 28 STARRING ROLE Hugh Jackman is used to playing all sorts of characters on the big screen. But his most important role is the one he has at home—as dad. Vim & Vigor · FAL L 2010 1 

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Vim & Vigor - Fall 2010 - North Mississippi

Vim & Vigor - Fall 2010 - North Mississippi
Contents
Opening Thoughts
Lean On Me
Inside Look
What’s in Your Medicine Cabinet?
See the Future
The Female Factor
Take a Bite Out of Stress
Starring Role
Shouldering the Pain
Train Your Brain
What Now?
Choose Your Own Adventure
Community Report
Catch the Spirit

Vim & Vigor - Fall 2010 - North Mississippi

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