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CONTENTS SPECIAL Relatively Speaking Genetic counseling can help you manage your risk for a variety of diseases. FEATURES 36 40 45 49 50 52 56 Train Your Brain Middle age reminds us how important it is to take care of the body. But don’t forget about this vital organ either. What Now? You’ve just received a diagnosis of cancer. We walk you through what you can expect next. Choose Your Own Adventure Think you know what nursing entails? Think again. It’s as diverse a field as the people in it. Vein Pain Deep vein thrombosis is a common but serious condition that often affects travelers. Here’s how to protect yourself. The Ultimate Gift Chris Simmons couldn’t have asked for a better Christmas present than a liver transplant. Better Bones Prevent an osteoporosis-related fracture. Learn what a DEXA scan can tell you about your bones. Joint Ventures Operation Walk Denver physicians recently helped people in developing countries with their orthopedic problems. But one case meant even more than that. 54 DEPARTMENTS 2 Nurturing Health Help us celebrate 30 years of the Heart of Hearts Gala. 3 For Your Health Three doctors answer common questions about stroke. 4 Network of Care Inducing your labor might sound convenient, but it comes with risks to consider. 6 10 16 18 24 34 Study Skills Clinical trials offer access to medical breakthroughs. Is participating in one right for you? What’s in Your Medicine Cabinet? If you can’t recall the last time you cleaned out your medication supply, it’s time. Here are four steps to safety. See the Future Don’t let diabetes threaten your eyesight. Protection begins with knowing what you’re up against. The Female Factor Women outlive men. What are we doing right and how can we help the men in our lives live longer? Take a Bite Out of Stress The food you eat has an effect on your mood. Learn which dishes to reach for—and which to avoid. Shouldering the Pain Don’t let daily to-dos cause you pain. Here’s how to shrug it off for good. COVER PHOTO BY AMANDA FRIEDMAN, ICON INTERNATIONAL Centura Health complies with the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and no person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination in the provision of any care or service on the grounds of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual preference, ancestry, age, familial status, disability or handicap. 28 STARRING ROLE Hugh Jackman is used to playing all sorts of characters on the big screen. But his most important role is the one he has at home—as dad. Vim & Vigor · FAL L 2010 1 

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Vim & Vigor - Fall 2010

Vim &_Vigor - Fall 2010
Contents
Nurturing Health
For Your Health
Network of Care
Study Skills
What’s in Your Medicine Cabinet?
See the Future
The Female Factor
Take a Bite Out of Stress
Starring Role
Shouldering the Pain
Train Your Brain
What Now?
Choose Your Own Adventure
Vein Pain
The Ultimate Gift
Better Bones
Relatively Speaking
Joint Ventures

Vim & Vigor - Fall 2010

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