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Updated daily, the blog provides health tips, a variety of wellness resources, and information about upcoming programs sponsored by Healthy Horizons.  You can access the blog from the Connection home page (next to the heart icon to the right of the banner announcements) or by visiting http://blogs.butler.edu/healthyhorizons .

We have recently added a subscription option to the blog, allowing you to receive email updates when a new blog entry has been posted.

Faculty and Staff that subscribe to the blog between now and November 1st will be entered to win one of the following prizes:

• $75 Gift Card to Dream Dinners
• 2 passes for one free hour at Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park (we have 5 sets of tickets to give away!)
• 3 passes to Climb Time Indy Indoor Rock Climbing

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Questions or issues subscribing to the blog?  Please email healthyhorizons@butler.edu or call 8143.

In this issue:

• Dosing Errors
• Treating Symptoms Only
• Skimping on Medications
• Relying on Dubious Sources
• Mixing Medications with Supplements

Ask Pete the Planner Day is coming to Butler University on Wednesday, October 30^th!

Consider it financial speed dating! For 15 minutes, you can discuss any financial topic that comes to mind, one-on-one with Pete such as “Why do I live paycheck-to-paycheck?” or “Which credit card should I tackle first?”.  All conversations are completely confidential and no securities related advice, such as XYZ Mutual Fund, will be discussed.  This FREE opportunity is open to all Butler faculty and staff.

• Date:  Wednesday, October 30^th
• Location:  Pharmacy Building Room 110
• Time:  15 minute appointments, 8:30am-Noon and 1pm-4:30pm

28 appointment slots are available and SIGN UP IS REQUIRED.  Please use Sign Up Genius to sign up for ONE 15 minute appointment.

You may NOT email Healthy Horizons to sign up for an appointment. Please use the Sign Up Genius link above.

Not familiar with Pete the Planner?  Learn more about Pete.

Questions or issues using Sign Up Genius?  Contact us at healthyhorizons@butler.edu or by calling extension 8143.

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In this issue:

• Dos and Don’ts for Digestion
• Flu Shot Time
• Be a Sleep Sleuth
• Contract for Harmony