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ALSO IN THIS ISSUE THRIVE FALL 2016 MARK J. MUNDY PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER LYN HILL VICE PRESIDENT FOR COMMUNICATION AND EXTERNAL AFFAIRS CAROL VARGAS ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT MEGAN SCHADE ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS TRUE NORTH CUSTOM PRODUCER LISA PRICE SR. MANAGING EDITOR LEEANN MOORE ACCOUNT MANAGER STEPHANIE BATES WHEELER SR. DESIGNER CONSUMPTION JUNCTION A SOUND MIND KID ZONE FENDING OFF FOOD FIGHTS 22 16 TOUCHING BASE READING THE SIGNS TO SAVE A LIFE 13 New York Methodist Hospital 506 Sixth Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215 718.780.3000 Thrive is published by New York Methodist Hospital. The material in Thrive should not be considered specific medical advice, as each individual circumstance is different. Consult your physician before undertaking any form of medical treatment or adopting any exercise program or dietary guidelines. W Wan t Hear fro Yo Do you want to comment on an article you've read in Thrive? See page 31 for our "Community Forum" section, where we feature letters from readers and tell you how to share your opinions with us. AGING GRACEFULLY ATTACKING ALLERGIES IN SENIORS 24 Message from the CEO/Viewpoint 4 By the Numbers 5 Insights 6 DO's a nd DO N ' Ts/The Rundown on Rheumatoid Arthritis 7 The R ight Choices/Get a Head Start on Your Migraine 8 Women's Hea lt h/O va r i a n Ca nc er: A Silent Disease 10 Anatomy Insider/Re stor i n g Sm i le s 12 Sp ecia l Repor t /Delv i n g i nto D i ge st ion 18 M en's Wellness/The 'Su ave 6 0 s' E f fe ct 26 Relax, Refresh, Refocus/Exercising for Two 27 Q&A/P roblem- Solver-i n- Ch ief 28 Health Quiz/Lu n g Ca nc er: A re You at R i sk? 29 Take Five/Your Health Cheat Sheet 30 Reader Letters/Community Forum 31 Engage with NYM/Events at New York Met hod i st Hospit a l 32 PHOTO CREDIT: DAVID GROSSMAN thrive P H Y S I C I A N RE F E R R A L / / 718 . 49 9. C A RE 3 T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S

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