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Contents FALL 2015 THE BIG STORY You can't beat the benefits of beets. A healthier diet comes from mindful choices, not sacrifice. PAGE 46 IN EVERY ISSUE PAGE 16 2 3 4 6 33 38 40 FEATURES 8 Healthier Hurrahs At tailgates, it's easy to lose track of calories and eat more than you had intended. Focus on these three areas to make a healthy change. 22 Heartbreak High You might recall this cast of characters from class. But do you see the habits that affect heart health? 28 A Letter from Your Colon Why get a colorectal cancer screening? Hear it from the colon itself. 9 10 49 14 52 A Change Would Do You Good Need to improve your health? So do most of us. Change Agent Jillian Michaels wants you to make a change (and she won't even yell). Making a Change Changing your diet, exercise routine and lifestyle is easier than you might think. Your First 5K Preparing for this race can seem daunting. If you follow a basic training program, you'll be ready to succeed. Back-to-School Tips from a Working Mom An ER nurse shares her secrets for easing the transition-for kids and parents. 42 54 Losing to Win GMC's medical weight loss program is a nonsurgical system for people who need help shedding the extra pounds. Correction: The "Freak Out or Chill Out?" article in the Summer 2015 issue misstated that poison ivy and poison oak are the same plant. They are similar but different plants. 44 46 48 Phil's Feature 3 Easy Ways Out of the White Coat Healthy Dose This Just In The Truth About Skin How To: Prep for Pregnancy Quiz: Freak Out or Chill Out? At a Glance: Risky Business In the Market: Beets Health by the Numbers: Seasonal Suffering Do cookies have more calories than wine? PAGE 34 56 Break on Through Have your workouts lost their oomph? You might have hit a plateau. These tips can give your old routine new life. COVER PHOTO BY GETTY/CBS PHOTO ARCHIVE FALL 2015 1

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