CONTENTS LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

You might notice a heart filled with beautiful faces on the cover. With Valentine's Day just around the corner, we are spreading the love! This cover is a love letter to all the caregivers that serve our communities.

Inside this issue of Four Corners Healthy Living, Heartful & Headstrong, health professionals share stories of their careers in health care, including what led them to the industry, the challenges of the job and the myriad of ways that patients can show gratitude for their service.

A patient's headstrong approach to health assessments can help caregivers identify early symptoms and prevent disease. A heartful understanding of the patient's role in personal health strengthens support from providers.

Take heart in knowing how to care for cardio health and identify signs of a stroke. Understand the steps to finding support for mental health. The Fit Five series is back with heart-pumping moves, and our new Training Tips column includes advice for keeping muscle soreness at bay.

This section also answers important questions about vision health and LASIK procedures, as well as dental hygiene and gum disease. But no issue would be complete without nutrition advice and delicious recipes that you are sure to love.

At the end of the day, investing in our personal wellness is one way to ensure we can spread more love in the world. Four Corners Healthy Living can help you take the first steps to a healthier lifestyle.

Kelly

Gayle

Michele

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