In this issue: Keep your bones healthy, holiday recipes, all about gout, getting a good night’s sleep and more

Click here if you can't view this properly

Vol. 11, Issue 50

December 15, 2010 Dear Subscriber, With the holiday season in full swing, Mayo Clinic dietitians serve up some healthy-eating ideas for your enjoyment. And check out the guide to calories in those holiday drinks. Also this week, get tips on bone health, use the office ergonomics how-to-guide, find out how much sleep you need and more. Thanks for subscribing. Sincerely, The team at MayoClinic.com

Content supported by Colcrys
	ADVERTISEMENT Advertising and sponsorship policy
Featured Topic Gout Gout Gout occurs most often in men, but doctors diagnose gout in women, too. Get the latest on gout and gout treatments. Gout diet Gout diet — Foods to avoid and foods to choose if you have gout. Glucosamine: Can it worsen gout symptoms? Taking glucosamine isn't likely to have any effect on gout — either good or bad. Books & Newsletters Why not take advantage of this special offer? We'll send you a trial issue of "Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource," America's leading health newsletter for women, along with two special reports on weight control and joint health. You risk nothing. Order your trial issue today! Highlights Holiday drinks: Good cheer, but watch the calories Creamy eggnog and hot buttered rum are traditional treats, but they come with a price — extra calories. Check out the numbers for some seasonal favorites. Holiday recipes: Healthy-eating ideas for your holiday parties Liven up your holiday parties with these healthy holiday recipes. Bone health: Tips to keep your bones healthy Wondering how to keep your bones strong and healthy? Follow these tips to take care of your bones. Office ergonomics: Your how-to guide Is poor ergonomics contributing to aches and pains at work? Put your desk to the test — and make simple adjustments for comfort. Water breaking: Understand this sign of labor It isn't always easy to tell if your water has broken. Know the signs and what to do to promote a healthy delivery. Featured Tools Symptom Checker Foot pain? Headache? Sore throat? Skin rash? Use the Symptom Checker to find out what's causing your symptom. Books & Newsletters Understanding arthritis is the key to controlling it. That's why Mayo Clinic doctors developed this book — "Mayo Clinic Guide to Managing Arthritis," giving you 358 pages of practical guidance. Find answers to safer drugs, improved treatments and dozens of ways to reduce pain and stiffness. Get the information Mayo Clinic doctors and nurses share with their patients, and learn how you can take control. Order today! Healthy Recipes Corn tamales with avocado-tomatillo salsa Spinach lasagna with sun-dried tomato sauce Roasted duck breast with lemongrass and green onion Beef stroganoff Pork tenderloin with apples and balsamic vinegar Now Blogging Living with cancer: Positive presence of others lifts survivors' spirits Living with diabetes: The diabetes blues Nutrition-wise: Healthy gift ideas for the holidays Quit smoking: Believe in yourself, quit smoking Expert Answers with Mayo Clinic specialists Autism treatment: Can chelation therapy help? Blood pressure medication: Still necessary if I lose weight? How many hours of sleep are enough? Lexapro side effects: Is breast tenderness common? Vitamin D deficiency: Can it cause high blood pressure? Health Tip Of The Week Hanging out with friends? Activity counts Instead of meeting your friends at a restaurant or coffee shop, rendezvous at an indoor climbing wall. Or rent tandem bicycles for an afternoon adventure. Don't just remind your friends of the benefits of regular exercise. Bring them along for the ride. 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 Antidepressants: Get tips to cope with side effects Asthma treatment: 3 steps to better asthma control Disorganized schizophrenia Psoriatic arthritis Stress fractures 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.
© 2010 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905. All rights reserved.