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   welcome to the January 2009 issue
Happy New Year!
Our Wellness Experts Wish You the Best of Health
Why make 2009 your year to commit to wellness? Because a healthy lifestyle can reverse or lessen the effects of chronic diseases. And that's not all!
8 reasons to be proactive about wellness»

'Chat' with Our Experts
Join upcoming online discussions on Acute Ischemic Stroke, Lung Cancer Surgery, Non-Medical Treatment for Patients Living with Epilepsy, Birth Defects Prevention and Heart Care Innovations. Sign up for a webchat»

Free Local Health Forums
Hear Cleveland Clinic experts discuss The Inside ‘Tract’ on Digestive Disorders; Advances in Eye Care; Heart Disease, Diabetes and Hypertension; Melt Your Winter Body, Spring into a New You. View calendar of upcoming forums»

Interested in Aging Well?
If you’re 50 or over, sign up for HealthWise Connection, a free program offering special discounts, prescription benefits and exclusive services. Learn about this Cleveland Clinic hospitals program»

Understanding Insurance
Scheduled for surgery? Transitioning to Medicare? Lost your health insurance? Attend our free educational forums on billing and insurance topics. Find a forum that meets your needs»

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Holiday Eating

Concerned about Elderly Loved Ones
Navigating the Snow?
Winter weather keeps many a worried senior at home. Cleveland Clinic experts find that three to four targeted physical therapy sessions reduce risks of falling.
Find out how a few PT sessions can fight falls»
Q&A: Why are my teenager's shoulders uneven?

Q&A: My dad had a heart attack. As a woman, am I at risk?
Cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 cause of death for American women. Preventive measures include daily aspirin use – but aspirin is not for everyone.
Our women’s heart specialist explains»
Reipe: Herbed Roast Beef Tenderloin

Recipe: Thai Swordfish in Red Curry Sauce
You can use swordfish, other seafood or even firm tofu to create this delicious entrée. (One of more than 150 recipes from the Cleveland Clinic Healthy Heart and Lifestyle Guide and Cookbook.)
Get our Thai Swordfish recipe»
My Poor, Sore Shoulder! Videocast: Below Freezing? Bundle up Those Kids!
What could be more fun than making snowmen or sledding on a “snow day”? But kids need protection from frostbite when temperatures fall below 32°F.
Our pediatrician offers common-sense tips»
Audiocast: What Can I Do About Dry Eye?
Winter air is dry. But if you often feel something gritty and sand-like in your eyes, you may have dry eye, a condition that, ironically, can produce tears.
Our Cole Eye Institute expert explains»
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