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It's National High Blood Pressure Education Month, so visit our High Blood Pressure Center and get educated.
May Wellness Monthly Newsletter. In this issue: Facts About Stroke, Mother's Day Brunch, Intestinal Ills and Hairy Situations
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Health Corner® TV
Health Corner
Spend Sunday mornings at 8:30 a.m., Central
Time, with Lifetime. This month's features:
  • Find out how heartburn affects men and women differently.
  • Learn about the Power to End Stroke Program.
  • Watching carbs? Rearrange your pantry for better health.
Leeza Gibbons
See what's on this week: Visit healthcorner.walgreens.com.
You can also find more video clips, episode archives, recipes, and much more.

Stroke: Know Your Risk

Simple fact: High blood pressure is the number-one cause of stroke. Knowing your risk and knowing the facts can help. Learn more about: Stroke: Know Your Risk

Intestinal Fortitude

Once food leaves the stomach, the intestines take on the digestive process. For some folks, though, digestive disease makes the process painful and debilitating. If you are among this group, here's useful info about some common health conditions, their symptoms, and treatment:
Keep an Eye on Your Vision

Keep an Eye
on Your Vision

It's Healthy Vision Month, a perfect time to check what you know about eye health and safety. Read up on these topics; you never know when the info will come in handy.
Visit our Vision Center to learn more about your eyes and sight.

Have a Good (Hair) Day!

Bad hair days, "hat hair"... who hasn't had days when putting a bag over your head would seem to be the only option? Get expert advice on healthy hair and gorgeous hair.
Have a Good (Hair) Day!
Healthful Cookery

Make a Mothers' Day Brunch


Celebrate the moms in your life on May 11 with a delectable assortment of healthful dishes sure to please any palate.
Smooth Steel Cut Oat Pudding with Dark Chocolate and Lime
Visit our Recipe File for more healthful recipes.
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Ask A Pharmacist
Walgreens pharmacists address your health concerns.
A Walgreens pharmacist advises on how to avoid asthma attacks.

Q. What's the difference between the different kinds of asthma medications?
A. There are eight general types of medications used to treat asthma... Continue

Q. My doctor told me she may want to give me an ACE inhibitor for my heart. What does this medicine do?
A. An ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme) inhibitor is a type of prescription antihypertensive medication... Continue

Visit our Ask a Pharmacist Archives for more commonly asked questions.
Wellness News & Services

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Destination: Our Immunization Center

If travel is on your agenda, be sure to visit our Immunization Center to make sure you're up to date on your immunizations, particularly if you are visiting certain parts of the world.

View recommended immunizations for your age and gender.

New at Walgreens


HIV.Walgreens.com

Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy has launched its new HIV-focused web site to expand the availability of HIV/AIDS information to patients and caregivers. Learn more. Visit HIV.Walgreens.com now.

Buy a Bloom for $1 or $5

Open your heart and your wallet to help support breast cancer research with the American Cancer Society during Walgreens annual fund-raising effort this month.
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In the News


Walgreens Take Care Health Tour: On the Road Again

Walgreens wellness tour has a new name, more vehicles, and a new 2008 schedule. This year we'll provide $35 million in free health screenings, reflecting our commitment to improving the health of our customers across the country.

Walgreens Take Care Health Tour On the Road Again

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