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Vol. 13, Issue 8
February 22, 2012 Dear Subscriber, Dealing with depression is difficult. Mayo Clinic experts share their expertise on various ways to get help. Also this week, get tips on Alli and other weight-loss pills, watch strength training videos, see how bedbugs become a problem, and more. Thanks for subscribing. Sincerely, The team at MayoClinic.com
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Featured Topic Depression Dealing with depression Dealing with depression can be frustrating. But depression can be treated effectively with the right approach. Depression self-assessment Without treatment, depression can be chronic and disabling. Find out if you have symptoms and what steps to take if you do. Postpartum depression Postpartum depression can interfere with your ability to care for your baby and handle other daily tasks. Prompt treatment can help. Books & Newsletters Fibromyalgia can severely impact the quality of your life. When you are looking for help to manage the symptoms, it can be confusing if you don't have the information you need. This DVD, "Mayo Clinic Wellness Solutions for Fibromyalgia," can help you sort out effective therapies available from traditional medicine and alternative health. See what you can do to manage fibromyalgia now. Highlights Alli weight-loss pill: Does it work? Is Alli your new partner for weight loss? A Mayo Clinic specialist discusses the effectiveness of this over-the-counter weight-loss pill. 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. Over-the-counter weight-loss pills: Do they work? Do over-the-counter weight-loss pills lighten anything but your wallet? Are they safe? Here's what you need to know about popular diet aids. Strength training: How-to video collection Wonder how to start a strength training program? Here's a step-by-step video guide to classic strength training exercises. 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. Now Playing: Video The epidural block Epidural block — Understand this anesthesia for labor and birth. Healthy Recipes Chinese fried rice Asian pork tenderloin Spicy Oriental snow peas Orange slices with citrus syrup Now Blogging Alzheimer's: Meeting of the Minds — Alzheimer's caregivers, experts connect Living with cancer: Highlights from the Living With Cancer patient conference Living with diabetes: Dealing with the diabetes 'police' Nutrition-wise: Will school lunch changes mean healthier kids? The Mayo Clinic Diet: Can-do attitude, action plan key to weight-loss resolutions Books & Newsletters Great news! Start a healthier you with a trial issue of "Mayo Clinic Health Letter." As an added bonus, we'll send you two complimentary special reports on arthritis and weight control. Get started now!   Expert Answers with Mayo Clinic specialists Blood pressure: Does it have a daily pattern? Fibrocystic breast changes: Linked to breast cancer? Isolated systolic hypertension: A health concern? Neti pot: Can it clear your nose? Health Tip Of The Week Exercise: Designate an easy day Starting a fitness program? Don't get carried away. Working out too intensely or too often boosts your chances of injury and burnout. Remember to alternate hard workouts with easier ones. And plan time between sessions for your body to rest and recover. 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 Bedbugs Fibromyalgia Spermatocele Warfarin side effects: Watch for interactions 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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