Vim & Vigor - Summer 2015 - North Mississippi - (Page 1)
Contents
SUMMER 2015
THE BIG
STORY
Ways to enjoy a
summer bounty of
tomatoes PAGE 46
Decoding the
mind: normal
feelings or a sign
to seek help?
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IN EVERY ISSUE
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FEATURES
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Robotic Surgery
High-tech surgery
benefits patients in
obstetrics and gynecology,
urology and general surgery.
Stay Connected
Check this handy reference guide to our social
media outlets and choose
the ones that best fit your
interests and needs.
Mental Illness:
More Common
Than You Think
You might be surprised by
the prevalence of mental
illness in the United States.
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Bending
Perceptions
Soccer star David
Beckham achieves
stellar success in
spite of obsessivecompulsive
disorder.
A Healthy Mind
The mind is a powerful thing, and
that's not all in your head.
The Stroke
Handbook
A complete
guide to understanding
stroke risks, symptoms
and what it takes for a
successful recovery.
Boosting
the Brain
Supplements
are said to fight dementia,
improve memory and more.
But can a pill really help
your brain?
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Hip Talk
New approach
for hip replacement available at NMMC
in Tupelo.
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Opening Thoughts
This Just In
The Truth About Germs
How To: Stop a Headache
Quiz: Freak Out or
Chill Out?
At a Glance: Sizing Up MIS
In the Market: Tomatoes
Health by the Numbers:
Heartbreaking Statistics
Foundation
Catch the Spirit
Can supplements
boost your brain?
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Pediatric
Subspecialists
NMMC is partnering
with University of
Mississippi Medical
Center to advance
pediatric services.
COVER PHOTO BY MICHELE EVE SANDBERG/CORBIS
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