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Vol. 11, Issue 51
December 22, 2010 Dear Subscriber, Wintry weather covers many areas, and the heart of the holiday season is here. Some of our expert bloggers share thoughts on remaking recipes, managing the holiday blues, and fighting holiday stress. Also this week, find out how to reduce your risk of breast cancer, see what you need to know about selecting and using moisturizers, use the heart disease risk calculator and more. Happy holidays! Thanks for subscribing. Sincerely, The team at MayoClinic.com
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Featured Topic Holiday Helpers Healthy holiday eating — tips for remaking favorite recipes Holiday celebrations can make healthy eating a challenge. Don't despair. With these tips, you can cut fat, sugar and salt while still celebrating in style. Managing the holiday blues The holidays can be the best of times for some people, the worst for others. Here are some tips if you're struggling. Reality vs. myth in fighting holiday stress Try these survival tactics to help limit stress during the holiday season. Books & Newsletters Try "Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource" today and take control of your health! A monthly newsletter devoted exclusively to women's health concerns such as diet and exercise, osteoporosis, breast cancer prevention and treatment, and much more. With information provided by Mayo Clinic health care professionals, you know you will get the latest and the best health news possible. Get your trial issue today. Learn more! Highlights Breast cancer prevention: How to reduce your risk Breast cancer is a health risk every woman faces. Take steps now to ensure your breast health. Caring for the elderly: Dealing with resistance Is your loved one resisting caregiving? Find out what you can do to encourage your loved one to accept help. LASIK surgery: Is it right for you? Think LASIK might free you from glasses? Here's help understanding whether the procedure makes sense for you. Healthy sperm: Improving your fertility Are you and your partner planning a pregnancy? Know how to promote sperm health and boost your fertility. Weaning: Tips for breast-feeding mothers Wondering about weaning? Know when the time is right and how to get started. Featured Tools Symptom Checker Foot pain? Headache? Sore throat? Skin rash? Use the Symptom Checker to find out what's causing your symptom. Heart disease risk calculator Find out your heart disease risk and what you can do to reduce it. Mayo Clinic's 'Living With Cancer' Newsletter Many families feel the effects of cancer and are faced with questions and concerns. Mayo Clinic offers answers and guidance with our e-newsletter, "Living With Cancer." This biweekly newsletter brings you insight from Mayo Clinic experts in cancer prevention and treatment to help you or your loved one through this difficult journey. Click here to join this no-cost service today. Now Playing: Video Coronary angioplasty Coronary angioplasty and stenting open clogged heart arteries and prevent them from narrowing again. Watch this video to find out more about the procedure. Endometriosis Endometriosis occurs when bits of the tissue that lines the uterus (endometrium) become implanted on other pelvic organs, such as the ovaries. LASIK eye surgery LASIK eye surgery reshapes the curvature of your cornea. Watch this video to see how it's done. Healthy Recipes Orange rosemary roasted chicken Black-eyed peas, Creole style Butternut squash and plantain mash Fruited rice pudding Now Blogging Alzheimer's: They'll never forget how you make them feel Living with diabetes: Insulin pumps and TSA guidelines Pregnancy and you: Birth control after pregnancy: Think ahead Stress: Sage advice from a rookie coach Expert Answers with Mayo Clinic specialists Lipovarin: An effective weight-loss supplement? Pulse pressure: An indicator of heart health? Vitamin D toxicity: What if you get too much? Terrible twos: Why are 2-year-olds so difficult? Thyroid disease: Can it affect a person's mood? Health Tip Of The Week Reduce tension through muscle relaxation Progressive muscle relaxation can reduce muscle tension from stress. First, find a quiet place free from interruption. Tense each muscle group for at least five seconds and then relax for up to 30 seconds. Repeat before moving to the next muscle group. Practice this technique any time you feel stress. Need practical advice on diet and exercise? Want creative solutions for stress and other lifestyle issues? Try a daily dose of healthy lifestyle tips from MayoClinic.com. Receive the tips through your favorite RSS reader. Health Digest A wrap-up of this week's other new and updated information Asthma in children: Creating an asthma action plan Chronic pain can interfere with sexuality Living with psoriasis Moisturizers: Options for softer skin Sjogren's syndrome For more of our reliable health information and tools, visit us at MayoClinic.com. PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE. For questions or comments, please contact Customer Service. If you no longer wish to receive Mayo Clinic Housecall, click here to unsubscribe: Unsubscribe. Or you may visit the Housecall subscription services page to SUBSCRIBE, UNSUBSCRIBE or CHANGE your email address. Visit the Housecall archive to read past issues. Please feel free to forward this newsletter to a friend.
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