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Safety First
A Checklist for Cold Weather Safety ..... Now's the time to prepare your home and car for cold weather.
Brace Yourself ..... Make sure your car seat head rest is positioned properly.

No Smoking
Interpreting Smoke Signals ..... The affects of smoking on your body.

For Women Only
Know the Upper Limits ..... Note the upper limits for calcium and vitamin D.
Healthy Diet, Healthy Pregnancy, Healthy Baby ..... Information about eating and taking supplements while pregnant.

Keeping Fit
When Your Heels Say OUCH! .....Learning about plantar fasciitis.

Staying Well
Choose a Flu Shot Instead of the Flu .....needle Time to get your annual flu shot.
Rx For Your Home Team ..... Making your pharmacist a valuable healthcare team member.
Make the Medicine Go Down Easier ..... Tips for making swallowing pills easier.
Cold Sore Relief ..... Gaining control on unsightly and troublesome cold sores.
Soothing the Savage Throat ..... Help bring relief to a painful sore throat with these steps.
First-Aid Kit for Every Home ..... Does your home first-aid kid have all of these items?
Read the Package ..... Underdosing medications can be harmful.
Better Health Results from Your Diabetes Regimen ..... Glucose level goals from the American Diabetes Association.

Eating Right
Food Allergy Primer ..... Food allergies or food sensitivities?
Helping Kids Lose Weight ..... If your child's overweight, help him or her achiever a healthier weight with these "no-nag" tips.