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Vol. 13, Issue 11
March 14, 2012 Dear Subscriber, High blood pressure is a common condition that may eventually cause health problems, such as heart disease. Find out how exercise helps, see how to monitor your blood pressure at home, and watch a video on blood pressure. Also this week, get the facts on tattoos and piercings, join the blog conversation about coconut water, check out how long stomach flu is contagious, and more. Thanks for subscribing. Sincerely, The team at MayoClinic.com
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Featured Topic High Blood Pressure Exercise: A drug-free approach to lowering high blood pressure Exercise is a great way to control your blood pressure. Even small changes in your daily routine can make a big difference. Get the most out of home blood pressure monitoring Home blood pressure monitoring can motivate you to reach your target numbers. Here's how to do it accurately. Video: What is blood pressure? Watch this video to see what your blood pressure reading means. Books & Newsletters Learn how to control your blood pressure by using the information in this comprehensive guide, "Mayo Clinic 5 Steps to Controlling High Blood Pressure." Preventing high blood pressure in the future starts now. Read more and see how to receive a free gift. Highlights Alzheimer's: Dealing with daily challenges When you're caring for someone who has Alzheimer's disease, balance the loss of privacy and independence with gentleness and tact. Consider these practical tips. Chemotherapy and hair loss: What to expect during treatment Most people who have chemotherapy lose at least some of their hair. Planning ahead can help you prepare for this change in your appearance. Piercings: How to prevent complications Considering a piercing? Here's what you need to know about safety precautions, aftercare and more. Tattoos: Understand risks and precautions Considering a tattoo? Here's what you need to know about safety precautions, aftercare and more. Featured Tools Symptom Checker Foot pain? Headache? Sore throat? Skin rash? Use the Symptom Checker to find out what's causing your symptom. Did You Know? Mayo Clinic is a not-for-profit medical institution dedicated to patient care, education and medical research. Proceeds from advertising and the sale of Mayo Clinic books and newsletters support Mayo Clinic's mission. Share our passion for science and health. Please consider a gift to Mayo Clinic. Click here to donate. Healthy Recipes Beef stew with fennel and shallots Caramelized pear bread pudding Irish brown bread Potato-fennel soup Now Blogging Alzheimer's: Alzheimer's, dementia and MCI overlap, but have different meanings Depression: Complexity of depression diagnosis makes treatment difficult Living with cancer: Connect with spiritual side on cancer journey Living with diabetes: Diabetes and hearing loss — What you can do Nutrition-wise: What's behind the buzz about coconut water? Stress: Grieving is a necessary process Books & Newsletters Don't miss this special offer. We'll send you a risk-free issue of "Mayo Clinic Health Letter," America's favorite health newsletter, developed by Mayo Clinic doctors. As a bonus gift, we'll send you two free special reports on weight control and arthritis. Learn six ways to lose weight safely and permanently, and see which alternative treatments could help your arthritis. Order now! Expert Answers with Mayo Clinic specialists Adult acne: Can natural hormone treatments help? Antibiotics and alcohol: Should I avoid mixing them? Menstrual cup: Good alternative to tampons? Stomach flu: How long am I contagious? Health Tip Of The Week Fit in more fruit Getting in at least three servings of fruit a day is easier than you may think. But if you're tired of the same old fruit options, try these two variations. 1. Blend it. In a blender, add two fresh or frozen bananas, 1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries, and 1 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt. Blend until smooth. 2. Grill it. Cut apples, pears or peaches into chunks, brush lightly with canola oil, and sprinkle with cinnamon. Place on skewers or wrap in foil. Grill on low heat for three to five minutes. 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 Blood transfusion Diabetic neuropathy Male hypogonadism Patellar tendinitis 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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