Vim & Vigor - Winter 2011 - North Mississippi - (Page 1)

CONTENTS SPECIAL Getting Back to Life Living life to the fullest includes appreciation for the little things that were once taken for granted. FEATURES 34 38 42 46 49 52 54 This One’s for the Girls Women face new challenges—and opportunities—at every age. Follow this handy guide to good health, from your 20s through your 60s. Life After a Loss Everyone handles the loss of a loved one differently, but there are some common lessons for healthy grieving. Do Your Diabetes Homework Glucose testing isn’t the only step to managing diabetes. Learn your lessons for preventing complications. Healthy Returns From tax breaks to job experience, your local hospital will pay you back when you donate time and money. Care for the Caregiver To provide the best care for others, you have to take care of yourself, too. Gaining Control NMMC offers resources to help people manage their diabetes. Moving Forward NMMC’s therapists use a multidisciplinary approach to help MS patients improve their quality of life. 4 DEPARTMENTS 2 Opening Thoughts NMHS is pleased to be among Modern Healthcare’s listing of the nation’s Top Health Systems. This honor validates that our organization is focused on the right things. 56 Catch the Spirit NMMC’s annual Spirit of Women Awards recognize ordinary individuals who do extraordinary things. 6 7 8 10 16 20 24 ACT Now! People are quitting tobacco using a proven, evidence-based approach. Lingering Memories NMMC Hospice adds butterfly release to annual memorial service. Accumulating Accolades Two NMMC hospitals receive prestigious national awards. Back in Action From becoming a new mom to joining a gym, a lot of “firsts” can hurt your back. Prevent pain before you begin. Supplementary Knowledge Learn which supplements can balance your diet, and which ones can be ineffective or downright dangerous. Keys to Survival Do you know the five survival strategies for a heart attack? Whether or not you think you’re at risk, read on. Clearing the Air If you think lung cancer only happens to smokers, prepare to be surprised. Determine your risk on a scale of one to five. COVER PHOTOGRAPHY BY JERRY AVENAIM/CORBIS OUTLINE ON THE COVER 28 Vim & Vigor · WINTER 2011 Mark Harmon of NCIS fame makes 60 look good. But like his show character, Special Agent Jethro Gibbs, Harmon keeps quiet about his personal life. So we follow the clues to figure out how this leading man stays fit. 1

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Vim & Vigor - Winter 2011 - North Mississippi

Vim & Vigor - Winter 2011 - North Mississippi
Contents
Opening Thoughts
Getting Back to Life
ACT Now!
Lingering Memories
Accumulating Accolades
Back in Action
Supplementary Knowledge
Keys to Survival
Clearing the Air
Mark Harmon of NCIS fame makes 60 look good
This One’s for the Girls
Life After a Loss
Do Your Diabetes Homework
Healthy Returns
Care for the Caregiver
Gaining Control
Moving Forward
Catch the Spirit

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