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FALL 2017

Spirit of Women magazine is a national publication presented to women by hospitals and their physicians. The magazine provides up-to-date, evidence-based healthcare information and promotes our hospitals as leaders in women's health excellence.

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4 The only magazine in America presented for the whole health of women and their families by American hospitals and their physicians. Relevate Health Group, 4270 Ivy Pointe Boulevard, Suite 220, Cincinnati, OH 45245. For general information or advertising inquiries, call 561.544.0755 or visit us at www.relevatehealthgroup.com. Information contained herein is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice. If you have medical concerns, seek the guidance of a healthcare professional. Copyright © 2017, Relevate Health Group. Editorial and creative direction: Sharon Bittner Managing Editor: Pam Lawrence Spirit of Women magazine is a publication of Relevate Health Group. Published by Convero Editor: Elizabeth Brewster Graphic Designer: Wendy Armon con v ero www.converoinc.com All photos are from shutterstock.com unless other wise noted. Executive Letter Contents Fall 2017 15 Head off family conflicts at the holidays Here are 5 ways to connect with your relatives more peacefully. 16 Beachbody's Carl Daikeler: 2 steps to a healthier lifestyle The 53-year-old fitness company executive shares his insights on sticking with an exercise routine for the long-term. 18 Get ahead of headache pain Learn how to determine what's worrisome and what's not—and find the help you need to feel better. 20 Is CrossFit a good fit for you? This high-powered training program is highly effective, but it's not for everyone. 22 The Top 4 dangers of uncontrolled diabetes An ounce of prevention can help avert other serious diseases linked to diabetes. 30 Talking to kids about drugs and alcohol Start early for healthy conversations about substance abuse. features departments Spirit Health Coach: Speed up your workout recovery ..................... 2 Health Central: News ....................5 Healthy Eating: Family meal planning ......................6 Sharing Health Secrets: Cutting down on salt ........................8 Financial Fitness: Start a side business ..................................10 U.S. Hospital Report: Personalized breast cancer treatments ...................................... 12 Looking Good: Varicose veins .... 25 Family Style: Teen career paths .......................... 26 Health Central: Diet ..................... 28 On the Road: New frontiers in wine country .............................. 29 What's the Impact? When your child participates in sports activities, bumps and bruises are inevitable. But when those blows affect a child's head, it's important to watch for a possible concussion. A traumatic brain injury (TBI), such as a concussion, is any blow to the head that disrupts normal brain function. When allowed to heal properly, concussions are generally not serious, and the child can usually return to playing sports. If the brain is not allowed proper time to heal and the child suffers subsequent injury, however, the result may be permanent brain damage, coma or even death. Prevention: Make sure children follow any rules and safety guidelines set by the sport or by their coaches, and encourage good sportsmanship. Also, make sure your child wears appropriate and well-fitting safety gear, such as a helmet. Recognition: A bump or hit to the head doesn't automatically result in a concussion, so pay attention to your child's behavior after he or she suffers a blow. Warning signs that you or a coach may notice include the athlete appearing dazed, answering questions slowly, and/or experiencing loss of consciousness. Call 911 immediately if you notice your child has one pupil larger than the other, is sleepy and cannot be awakened, has a headache, slurred speech, convulsions or seizure, cannot recognize people or places, or has repeated vomiting or nausea. Response: If you think your child may have a concussion, seek immediate medical help. If your child has experienced a concussion, he or she should not return to play until the brain is fully healed. Cover photo courtesy of Beachbody.

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