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(NAPS)—Many people are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes and may be unaware of their condition. To help, the Red Cross offers blood donors free diabetes testing during November, diabetes awareness month. Learn more at RedCrossBlood.org.



The first and most important step to prevent flu is to get a flu vaccine each year. Vaccine appointments can be scheduled anytime at CVS.com or through the CVS Health app—or you can simply walk into your nearest location. 

To empower students nationwide to use safe driving skills as a roadmap to become responsible decision-makers and changemakers, Honda and Discovery Education created the Honda Safety Driven young driver safety initiative. Parents, teachers, and others can access Honda Safety Driven resources at hondasafetydriven.discoveryeducation.com. 

According to Dr. David Fairchild, MD, MPH, SVP and Chief Medical Officer, Retail Health, CVS  Health, the key to feeling your best during the holidays is preparation and self-awareness. Learn how at www.MinuteClinic.com.

You can ring in the holidays with “A Better Conversation” to achieve financial freedom this season. First Tech’s Envision Future Finance™ program is designed to support you at every step.  Learn more at www.firsttechfed.com/betterconversation.

When winter weather comes, the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) encourages home and business owners to review safety tips and ready their snow throwers—often referred to as snow blowers—and other winter equipment. Learn how at WeatherItBetter.com.

Proper sleep can improve heart health, weight management, the immune system and even mood. 

If you or someone you care about has diabetes, knowing about the condition can help you enjoy happier holidays and a healthier new year. Learn about healthcare for older adults at Oak Street Health, www.oakstreethealth.com.

Finding a safe, effective pain relief option can be challenging. Prescription topical pain patches are applied directly to the skin at the site of the pain and may offer the relief you are looking for. Learn more at www.yaralpharma.com. 

This holiday season you can add some zest to your dessert table with a delightful lemon cake made with a simple recipe from Ellen Wright’s fifth cookbook: Best of the Best (full of her best and most favorite recipes and available on Amazon).  For further facts and to order the book, go to www.Amazon.com.