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Vol. 13, Issue 17
April 25, 2012 Dear Subscriber, Good food is one of life's great pleasures. Check out this week's tips from Mayo Clinic dietitians on beans, meatless meals and whole grains. Also, see how to handle empty nest syndrome, find out if natural remedies help with chronic fatigue, get details on men's loss of sex drive and more. Thanks for subscribing. Sincerely, The team at MayoClinic.com
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Featured Topic Healthy Cooking Beans and other legumes: Types and cooking tips Want to add beans and other nutritious legumes to your diet but aren't sure how? This guide can help. Meatless meals: The benefits of eating less meat You can eat healthfully and see healthy savings by serving meat less often. Whole grains: Hearty options for a healthy diet Grains, especially whole grains, provide a variety of healthy nutrients and are naturally low in fat. Here's how to get more in your diet. Books & Newsletters "Mayo Clinic Book of Alternative Medicine" is a comprehensive guide to understanding the latest information on what works and what doesn't in the world of natural and holistic therapies. Mayo Clinic specialists offer practical advice on the benefits of herbal supplements, yoga, acupuncture and more as well as what to watch out for. Click here for more information. Highlights Breast-feeding: How to gauge success You can't measure breast-feeding sessions in ounces or milliliters — but that's OK. Find out how to make sure your baby is getting enough milk. Empty nest syndrome: Tips for coping Does the house feel empty now that your last child has moved out? Here's help handling an empty nest. Heart-healthy diet: 8 steps to prevent heart disease Ready to start your heart-healthy diet? Here are eight tips to get you started. Infant massage: Understand this soothing therapy Infant massage can be relaxing for you and your baby. Find out what's involved. Prenatal vitamins: Why they matter, how to choose During pregnancy, a healthy diet might be more important than ever. Prenatal vitamins — ideally starting before pregnancy — can help fill any gaps. 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 Pan-braised swordfish with feta Brown rice pilaf with asparagus and mushrooms Dilled shrimp salad on lettuce leaves Minty-lime ice tea Now Blogging Alzheimer's: Negative thinking can take the joy out of life for caregivers Living with cancer: Managing the finances of cancer care Nutrition-wise: When you crave a savory taste, you want umami Stress: Tips for being productive online Books & Newsletters Stop osteoporosis in its tracks. Prevent bone loss, avoid fractures and live an independent life. "Mayo Clinic Guide to Preventing and Treating Osteoporosis" can help you take advantage of health information and medical options that simply did not exist only a few short years ago. Get your copy today and put a wealth of medical wisdom to work for your own good health! Expert Answers with Mayo Clinic specialists Breast-feeding while pregnant: Is it safe? Chronic fatigue: Can a natural remedy boost my energy? Loss of sex drive in men: Natural with aging? Protein shakes: Good for weight loss? Sleep and weight gain: What's the connection? Health Tip Of The Week Laugh more, stress less Humor can help reduce stress by providing a positive way of looking at problems. Humor can also help you perceive what's ridiculous or absurd in a situation. To promote humor in your life, follow these steps: 1. Be open to humor. Give yourself permission to laugh, even during tough times. 2. Surround yourself with humor. Try hanging cartoons in your workstation. 3. Seek out humor. Look for humor in everyday situations. Or watch a favorite comedy DVD. 4. Share your humor. Tell a funny true story to a co-worker or friend. 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 Autoimmune hepatitis Erectile dysfunction and diabetes: Take control today First-aid kits: Stock supplies that can save lives Lung cancer Snakebites: First aid 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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