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Walgreens Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a great reminder about monthly self-exams and annual mammograms. Learn more.  October 2008 Wellness monthly newsletter in this issue:Flu fighters, Mayhem in the Mouth, Baby Boomer Health, Getting Over Grief.
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Sleep: An Impossible Dream Sleep: An Impossible Dream?

A good night's sleep shouldn't be an impossible dream for anyone. We've got some Health Cornerฎ TV videos to help you learn tips for better sleep or more sleep. (Don't have time to watch right now? You can still read the synopses.)

• How much sleep is enough (Video)
• Sleep disturbances you should know about (Video)
• Managing insomnia with behavioral changes (Video)

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Flu: Public Health
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Possibly the #1 health topic this time of year is the flu—and how to avoid it. When autumn rolls around, some folks rightly consider it public health enemy #1.

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• Get in-depth info on colds and flu.
• Read FAQs about flu vaccinations.
• Learn general info about immunizations.

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Health Info to Chew On
Your mouth may take up only a small amount of real estate in your body, but wow—can mouth and jaw problems be big health concerns!

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Health Info to Chew On
• The link between oral health and heart disease. (Video)
• What tooth abscesses are.
• Detecting and treating oral cancer.
• TMJ, otherwise known as temporomandibular jaw syndrome.
• How to keep the sparkle in your smile. (Video)


Suffering from "Senioritis"?
Baby boomers may recall getting "senioritis" at the end of their last year in high school. But nowadays, this age group may use this fun term to refer to those physical changes that often come with age. While these common health concerns are not inevitable, it pays to know about symptoms, detection, and available treatment.

• Cataracts Suffering from Senioritis?
• Osteoporosis
• Age-related hearing loss
• Arthritis
• Aging changes in the senses
• Forgetfulness and memory screening (Video)


Life After Death: Getting Over Grief Life After Death:
Getting Over Grief

Grieving is part of the healing process after the death of a loved one—be it a family member, friend, or beloved pet. And in these days of economic uncertainty, even lost jobs, homes and, income can require healing, too.

• Learn about grief and the grieving process.
• Find out about adjustment disorder.
• Watch how one couple reconnects after years of caregiving. (Video)

Healthful Cookery
The Color Orange
Not only is orange an extremely uplifting color, in foods it signals the presence of the antioxidant beta carotene, a carotenoid found in plant foods that can turn into a form of vitamin A. 'Tis the season to indulge in sweet potatoes, squash, and pumpkin.

• Caribbean Chicken with Sweet Potatoes (Video)
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• Crab and Pumpkin Bisque (Video)
• Sweet Potato Pancakes
• Roasted Squash with Potatoes and Garlic

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