Contents FALL 2017 THE BIG STORY Find your strength in the face of a chronic condition. PAGE 14 FEATURES 4 Seven Basic Health Screenings Everyone Should Have These common screenings can uncover the beginnings of chronic diseases and track your risk. 6 Stressed at Work? Feeling the pressure? Make these 10 tips from a UVA mindfulness guru your go-to strategy to reduce stress. 9 Tough Stuff Humans have a remarkable ability to persevere in spite of health conditions-and that goes for you, too. 10 A Survivor's Mission Actress Kathy Bates spreads awareness about lymphedema, an often-overlooked side effect of cancer treatment. 14 Resilient You Whether you have cancer, a disability, heart disease or another challenge, you have the power to take action to feel better. 22 The Real Risks It's a scary world out there. But are we scared of the wrong things? (Yes.) 28 New Parent Survival Kit Tips to keep you, your baby and the entire family somewhat sane in the early months. 52 Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Half of all women with urinary incontinence never report this medical condition to their doctors. IN EVERY ISSUE 2 Life in Balance: Building Resilience 3 Make 1 Change: Eat at Home 8 Ask the Expert: Clinical Trial Myths 32 The Quick List 33 This Just In 38 The Truth About Female Longevity 40 How To: Avoid an Emergency 42 Quiz: Freak Out or Chill Out? 44 At a Glance: Surgery 46 In the Market: Eggplant 48 Health by the Numbers: Joint Replacements 56 Healthy Dose: Yogurt & Depression Is a doughnut or hot chocolate the better indulgence? PAGE 34 49 Like Father, Like Son In a two-year span, this father and son from Charlottesville faced a brain tumor and an aortic dissection-often mistaken for a heart attack. COVER PHOTO BY GETTY/DAVID CROTTY; INSET PHOTO OF KATHY BATES BY GETTY/STEFANIE KEENAN FALL 2017 1