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Vol. 12, Issue 17
April 27, 2011 Dear Subscriber, If you've tried and tried to quit smoking, or have a loved one who needs help, Mayo Clinic is here for you. Get expert advice on proven strategies for quitting and how to create a quit-smoking plan. Also this week, how to lose the belly fat, use meditation to relieve stress, manage arthritis medication and blood pressure, boost HDL cholesterol, and more. Thanks for subscribing. Sincerely, The team at MayoClinic.com
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Featured Topic Quit Smoking Quit smoking: Proven strategies to help you quit Quitting smoking is hard, no question. Use these tried-and-true strategies to help you quit, and refer back to them as often as needed. Smoking cessation: Creating a quit-smoking plan Having a plan to stop smoking or using other tobacco may help you quit for good. Here's how to put a quit-smoking plan in place. 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 Belly fat in women: Taking — and keeping — it off Are you annoyed by your expanding waistline? Here's why belly fat is so common in women — and what you can do about it. Crying baby: What to do when your newborn cries Most newborns cry a lot. Just ask any new parent! Find out why babies cry — and how to handle the tears. Friendships: Enrich your life and improve your health Did you know that friendships can improve your health? Understand how to develop good friendships. Iron deficiency in children: Prevention tips for parents Wonder if your child is getting enough iron? Get the facts about iron deficiency in children. Meditation: A simple, fast way to reduce stress Stressed out? Try meditation. Learn easy, quick techniques that you can use at work, waiting in line or virtually anywhere. Featured Tools Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid tool Go beyond the fad diets. Here's your permanent solution for weight control. Symptom Checker Foot pain? Headache? Sore throat? Skin rash? Use the Symptom Checker to find out what's causing your symptom. Now Playing: Video Endoscopy This video shows how your doctor can view your esophagus, stomach and part of your duodenum using a fiber-optic endoscope. Need to relax? Take a break for meditation Guided meditation helps you relax, clear your mind and get back to your day more focused. Take a short break with this stress-reduction video. 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 Grouper with tomato-olive sauce Orzo with cherry tomatoes, capers and lemon Roasted red snapper Black-eyed pea and sweet corn salsa Now Blogging Nutrition-wise: Kitchen organization — Control the clutter in your kitchen Pregnancy and you: Ultrasound in pregnancy — A cultural phenomenon? Stress: Multitask at your own peril Books & Newsletters Learn how you could minimize the pain of fibromyalgia and live a better life with the information in this comprehensive DVD, "Mayo Clinic Wellness Solutions for Fibromyalgia." Developed by Mayo Clinic health professionals and Gaiam, alternative health and wellness experts, this DVD will show you their three-step action plan. Learn more! Expert Answers with Mayo Clinic specialists Arthritis pain medications: Do they raise blood pressure? Baby teeth: When do children start losing them? 'Clinical depression': What does that mean? Fiber supplements: Are they safe to take every day? Postpartum thyroiditis: How long does it last? Health Tip Of The Week Are you wearing your bicycle helmet correctly? A bike helmet works only if you wear it correctly. A helmet should cover the top of your forehead without tilting forward or backward. Fasten the chin strap just below your chin. The straps should form a V shape under each ear. Use the foam sizing pads that came with the helmet to ensure a snug fit. 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 Bone and joint problems associated with diabetes Crohn's disease HDL cholesterol: How to boost your 'good' cholesterol Leukemia Menopause weight gain: Stop the middle age spread 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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