Contents SUMMER 2019 THE BIG STORY Chard: Try this leafy green. PAGE 46 Potential never expires. PAGE 14 IN EVERY ISSUE 2 3 32 33 38 40 FEATURES 4 The Power of Positivity A Munster resident finds support and exceptional care on her cancer journey. 6 Winning the War on Weight Three find the key to losing weight and keeping it off. 9 Now Is the Time Data show that reaching age 65 means you probably have plenty of life left. Why not get healthy? 10 You Can't Keep a Goodman Down Weight has been a lifelong struggle for actor John Goodman, but he's found a path to better health and mobility. 14 Never Too Late to Feel Better Despite age and health conditions, you can make smart choices to protect and improve your health. 22 Prepping for Surgery The steps you take before and after surgery can make a big difference in getting back on your feet. 28 The Next Generation of Cancer Treatment Standard cancer treatments are getting more precise all the time, and new methods provide further reason for optimism. 49 Group Supports Gray Matters Cancer center provides lung cancer support. 42 50 SPOTLIGHT: Community Hospital TAVR is helping heart patients who can't tolerate a more invasive approach. 52 SPOTLIGHT: St. Catherine Hospital Staff and technology reshape the cancer battlefield. 44 46 48 56 Community Message Community Briefs The Quick List This Just In The Truth: COPD How To: Find a New Doctor Quiz: Freak Out or Chill Out? At a Glance: Bug-Borne Illness In the Market: Chard Health by the Numbers: The Spine Ask the Expert Battle of the dips. PAGE 34 54 SPOTLIGHT: St. Mary Medical Center LIVE program dissolves clots and saves lives. COVER BY MAARTEN DE BOER/GETTY; GUACAMOLE BY GETTY IMAGES SUMME R 2019 1