Vim & Vigor - Spring 2015 - North Mississippi - (Page 1)
Contents
SPRING 2015
THE BIG
STORY
Studies show
that people often
save the happiest
years for last.
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How to cook
Popeye's favorite
veggie PAGE 54
IN EVERY ISSUE
FEATURES
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Advancements in
Cancer Care
New developments in
North Mississippi Medical
Center's oncology services.
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Area Leader in
Heart Care
Innovative surgical
procedures for NMMC's
cardiac patients.
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Make Your
First Move
A handy reference
guide to our Wellness
Centers' group exercise
classes.
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Age Is Just a
Number
Past your prime? Maybe
not. See some amazing
achievements by older folks.
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The Long View
Despite a serious
eye condition,
actress Judi Dench
is determined
to do what she
loves at age 80
and beyond.
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The Doctor Will
See You Now
Twenty-six new
physicians have joined North
Mississippi Health Services.
Opening Thoughts
Catch the Spirit
This Just In
The Truth About Allergies
Healthy Buys: Golden Gifts
Quiz: Freak Out or
Chill Out?
52 At a Glance: Smoke Alarm
54 In the Market: Spinach
56 Health by the Numbers:
Focus on Fertility
Can too much
gaming cause
osteoarthritis?
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You: Part 2
Life is full of surprises, and they
don't stop when you're on
the other side of 50.
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Going Through
the Motions
Our joints endure
a lifetime of bending, twisting and rotating. Here's how
to keep them in top shape.
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Your Last
Chapter:
Expressing
End-of-Life Wishes
It's something that no one
wants to think about, but
everyone needs to.
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Best of Both
Worlds
New treatment option
available for atrial
fibrillation patients.
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