Meeting Your Needs Head On

Despite all the seasonal festivities, this is the time of year that often brings many challenges. For some folks, it’s looking ahead and trying to figure out how to successfully attain goals for the next year. Others are battling the holiday blues or outright depression. Health Corner® TV has some sound advice for what goes on inside your head.

• Get ready, get set, goal: Meet the Goals Guy, who provides the key to achieving your goals. (Video)
• Emmy-winning soap opera star Linda Dano talks about taking ownership of depression. (Video)

Watch Health Corner® Sunday mornings at 8:30 a.m., CT, on Lifetime. Visit healthcorner.walgreens.com (video) to see what’s on this week.

Wintery Skin Woes

Perfect for Parties
Holiday get-togethers, football bowl game parties, New Year’s celebrations—any excuse to whip up some healthy, party-pleasing recipes will do. Give these a try:

When the temperature dips, it may be time to dip into your favorite skin moisturizer and even change some of your everyday skin care habits. Rough, dry skin from cold temps, windy weather, and overheated rooms can take their toll.

• Get details about dry skin.
• Banish baby’s dry skin. (Video)
• Get the 4-1-1 on goose bumps and chills.
• Chill about those chapped hands.
• Don’t fret about frostbite.

• Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus
• Healthy Pizza (Video)
• Chicken and Black Bean Tacos
• Sparkling Punch
• Dark Chocolate Fruit Dip (Video)

Visit our Recipe File for more great party dishes.

An Inside Look at Digestion

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It’s eatin’ season—which means, to paraphrase an old rock ‘n’ roll song, there’s a whole lotta digesting going on! Sometimes your insides cooperate, and sometimes not. Take a few minutes to find out what your digestive tract is up to, what might need some TLC, and how to handle common digestive problems.

• Watch your digestive tract in action. (Animation)
• Find out what borborygmi means. (Video)
• Get the 4-1-1 on gas.
• Find out how fiber can help.
• Get the lowdown on lactose intolerance.
• Learn about GERD—the other word for heartburn.
• Read an overview on abdominal pain.

Fatigue:
What’s Normal, What’s Not

Walgreens pharmacists address your health concerns.

Parents, grandparents, and babysitters: Get important safety tips on keeping medications out of children’s reach. (Video)

Q. Are there any over-the-counter cold or allergy products that do not make you feel jittery?
A. Jitteriness is among the many potential side effects from a wide range of …. Continue

Q. I heard about a clinical trial for my illness, and it was called a treatment trial. Can you tell me what a treatment trial is?
A. The National Institutes of Health lists five different types of clinical trials…. Continue

Visit our Ask a Pharmacist Archives for more commonly asked questions.

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Did You Know…?
…All Health Corner® TV video clips are accompanied by a summary of the content. Maybe there’s no time to watch the video clips linked to from this newsletter or you just want a quick peek at the content. If so, just click on the links that are followed by (Video), and read all about it!

Feeling tired out after a lot of physical exertion, missed sleep, stress, and other similar causes makes sense. But maybe you can’t figure out why your energy is sapped, or why it comes and goes. Our health risk assessment on sleep health may help. Read more about some common causes of fatigue :

• Chronic fatigue syndrome
• Hypothyroidism
• Fibromyalgia
• Irregular sleep-wake syndrome
• Obstructive sleep apnea

Really Good Exercise “Excuses”

Looking for another good excuse to exercise besides the general “it’s good for me”? With time at a premium during the holiday season and weather that is not always conducive to outdoor activities, here are some terrific motivating factors to keep you going and help you keep fitness one of your priorities:

• It helps you feel and look good.
• It helps reduce falls for older folks.
• It helps with weight loss.
• It helps your immune system.

The Pharmacy Counter

Medicare Part D: Deadline for Enrollment and Changes
If you are eligible for Medicare Part D and interested in enrolling, or are already enrolled but want to consider your options regarding a plan change, get the Medicare Facts you need right here. And be sure to get a free customized Medicare Part D report to help you make the decision that is right for you.

Health Info Card: A Great Traveling Companion
This must-have is a convenient way to carry along your personal prescription and health information in case of emergency. Your info will be securely stored in one convenient place that you, your doctor, or healthcare professional can access when needed. This makes a thoughtful holiday gift for anyone you care about. Learn more .

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Save Money This Holiday Season
Who doesn’t want to cut their expenses this time of year? Our online Holiday Shop is open for business—24/7. Save gas money by shopping from the convenience of your nearest computer. Many items qualify for free shipping. And be sure to sign up for our email announcements so you don’t miss a single hot buy!

Walgreens Weather Alerts
The 4-1-1 on winter storm watches and warnings is as close as the electronic outdoor signs on more than 3,000 corner Walgreens locations across the country. Walgreens is linked to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association’s National Weather Service so that we can communicate weather warnings to the communities we serve year-round. Learn more .

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