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Hear It Through the Tweet-Vine TWITTER IS THE REAL-TIME SOCIAL MEDIA SITE that’s known for Charlie Sheen’s rants. But it also delivers breaking health news—if you know whom to follow. And know this: You don’t have to participate; you can just lurk. To set up an account, go to twitter.com. Then, start following these five handles. @foodsafetygov—Learn about tainted fruits and vegetables that are being recalled, as well as tips about the safest way to handle meat, chicken and seafood. @eatthisnotthat—Based on the best-selling book, this account provides tips that make it easier to select better food choices. @womenhealthnih—Part of the National Institutes of Health and managed by the National Library of Medicine, this handle delivers up-todate information about women’s issues, including links to videos, so you know what to expect from mammograms or other tests and procedures. @medscape—If you’re looking for the same medical news that your physician may be reading, this account is great for providing links to major medical journals and Reuters Health. MOTIVATION TO MOVE Ready to start working out? This site can help You want to be healthier, but it’s hard to stay motivated. The women who created Fit Bottomed Girls (fitbottomedgirls.com) understand. Health journalists Jenn Walters and Erin Whitehead use their humor and energy to inspire you to get moving and get healthy. They provide honest insight into all things fitness, including gear, exercise videos (more than 200 are reviewed in detail on the site), food and the hottest trends. B Get GAMING efore you reject your son’s or grandson’s invitation to join him in an Xbox round of Outlaw Golf (yes, it’s a real game title), consider this: Playing could be good for your health, according to scientific studies. A study in the journal Stroke found that virtual reality and other video games helped strengthen stroke survivors’ arms. Video games also block the sensation of pain, according to a scientific review in The British Journal of Medicine. How? The game is a distraction. And researchers from The Ohio State University found that playing certain video games can affect mood: The more aggressive the game, the more aggressive the person. Conversely, a scubadiving game such as Endless Ocean, where the gamer explores the ocean floor, made subjects calmer and less stressed. That invitation sounds like a good idea now, doesn’t it? Vim & Vigor · SPRI NG 2012 47 http://twitter.com/NMMC_news http://www.fitbottomedgirls.com http://twitter.com/foodsafetygov http://twitter.com/eatthisnotthat http://twitter.com/WomensHealthNIH http://twitter.com/medscape

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Vim & Vigor - Spring 2012 - North Mississippi

Vim & Vigor - Spring 2012 - North Mississippi
Opening Thoughts
Building Healthier Hearts
Young at Heart
Caring for the Little Ones
Get Real
How Far We’ve Come
Patient Survival Guide
Perfect Attendance
Jennifer Hudson, Grammy-winning recording artist
Lean on Me
Intimidated by the Gym?
What Is Your Volunteer Style?
A Prescription for Relief
Virtual Health
SPECIAL You’ve Come a Long Way, Baby
Get Heart Healthy!
Growing Stronger
The Doctor Will See You Now
Catch the Spirit

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