Contents SUMMER 2019 THE BIG STORY Chard: Try this leafy green. PAGE 46 Potential never expires. PAGE 14 IN EVERY ISSUE FEATURES 6 'My Daughter Is My Light' Knowing her baby girl needed her, Samantha clung to life after a blood vessel ruptured in her brain. She not only survived a bleeding stroke but made an almost complete recovery. 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, your choices can protect and improve your health. 22 Prepping for Surgery The steps you take before and after surgery can make a big difference in your recovery. 28 The Next Generation of Cancer Care Treatments are getting more precise, and new methods give reason for optimism. 49 The Positive Power of Radiation For those facing cancer, radiation can hold the key to a cure. 52 Leaving Pain Behind With an aging population, millions of Americans each year experience weakness and pain from a worn-out spine. Meet two Virginia women who found relief through surgery. 2 Life in Balance: 3 Healthy Dose: Vaping Warnings 4 Ask the Expert: Varicose Veins 32 The Quick List 33 This Just In 38 The Truth: COPD 40 How To: Find a New Doctor 42 Quiz: Freak Out or Chill Out? 44 At a Glance: Bug-Borne Illness 46 In the Market: Chard 48 Health by the Numbers: The Spine Battle of the dips. PAGE 34 5 A Dose of Magic UVA is one of few hospitals where you might spot a magical winged creature who brings a much-needed respite from a stressful reality. COVER BY MAARTEN DE BOER/GETTY; GUACAMOLE BY GETTY IMAGES SUMME R 2019 1