Presenting 'Upstate Health' magazine on Healthy Monday

Fall 2011
Our pages also showcase important work in our community and interesting news from the Upstate campus. You will meet researchers, students, healthcare providers and patients.
We hope you will appreciate the artistry within our science – on our back page every issue.
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Our content
HEALTH
A Cure for Epilepsy -- Surgery can fix seizure disorders, even in babies
How CPR and an AED saved a lacrosse player's life
No more narcissism? Phasing out the diagnosis
What to say to friends who are sick
Lessons from Upstate -- precaution regarding tea tree oil
Advice for Caregivers from Caregivers -- Bathing an elderly loved one
Important heart tests recommended by the American Heart Association
Science is art is science ...
COMMUNITY
In the Know -- Why your doctor may recommend robotic surgery
Upstate creates health promotion videos for new Americans
Can employers make a difference in diabetes?
The Upstate Ethicist -- Taking care of a killer
Upstate embraces Healthy Monday
Random facts about Upstate
WORK
Meet scientist Yanli Zhang-James
Preventing the spread of germs
FOOD
Good for you: Apples
A savory shrimp and avocado salsa recipe
Low fat or low carb for weight loss?
LEISURE
Unwinding with music
The 'Adirondoc' prescribes three hikes
Good read: "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks"
The Humorist -- Jeff Kramer gets serious about his health
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