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May 25, 2010 Dear Subscriber, The physical and emotional symptoms of menopause can disrupt your life. Find out more about how you can work through the adjustments. Also this week, if you're feeling blue, read up on atypical depression. If back pain is bothering you, see what our expert says about relief. And if you're facing knee replacement surgery and recovery, Mayo Clinic experts explain the process. Enjoy the healthy recipes and conversation in the blogs as well. Thanks for subscribing. Sincerely, The team at MayoClinic.com
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Featured Topic Menopause Fitness tips for menopause: Why physical activity matters Want to prevent weight gain and promote good health as you get older? Follow these fitness tips for menopause. Hot flashes Hot flashes often accompany menopause, but treatment is available that can help reduce hot flashes if they become particularly bothersome. Weight gain after menopause Most women gain weight as they age, but it's not inevitable. Find out how to maintain a healthy weight after menopause. Books & Newsletters Find guidance and advice on menopause with this comprehensive DVD, "Mayo Clinic Wellness Solutions for Menopause." Developed by Mayo Clinic health professionals and Gaiam, alternative health and wellness experts, this DVD will show you their three-step action plan to help you maintain the proper balance between mind and body. Learn more. Highlights Atypical depression Feeling unhappy, tired and sensitive to criticism? You may have atypical depression. Breast lump: Early evaluation is essential If you find a breast lump, consult your doctor. While most breast lumps aren't cancerous, evaluation is still important. Cataract surgery Cataract surgery successfully restores vision in an overwhelming majority of cases. Find out what cataract surgery involves, including what to expect afterward and rare complications. Erectile dysfunction: A sign of heart disease? Is your erectile dysfunction a warning about your heart health? Find out now. Managing chemotherapy side effects Chemotherapy treatment carries with it a host of potential side effects — fatigue, hair loss and more. Learn about managing chemotherapy side effects. Featured Tools Mayo Clinic Mobile Symptom Checker Mayo Clinic is providing answers right at your fingertips. The Mayo Clinic Symptom Checker app is now available for your iPhone or iPod Touch. Symptom Checker Foot pain? Headache? Sore throat? Skin rash? Use the Symptom Checker to find out what's causing your symptom. New! Mayo Clinic's 'Living With Cancer' newsletter Many families feel the effects of cancer and are faced with questions and concerns. Mayo Clinic now offers answers and guidance with our new e-newsletter, "Living With Cancer." This biweekly newsletter brings you insight from Mayo Clinic experts in cancer prevention and treatment to help you or your loved one through this difficult journey. Click here to join this no-cost service today. Now Playing: Video How a stem cell transplant works During stem cell transplant treatment for cancer, healthy stem cells migrate to your bone marrow. Healthy Recipes Spicy beef kebabs Orzo with cherry tomatoes, capers and lemon Edamame and summer bean salad Strawberry shortcake Blackberry iced tea with cinnamon and ginger Now Blogging Living with cancer: Strategies for getting a good night's sleep Living with diabetes: Why blood sugar control is so important Quit smoking: Take time to relax when quitting smoking Safe sex: Chlamydia treatment — Avoiding reinfection Stress: Anger — Taking the heat out of the moment Expert Answers with Mayo Clinic specialists Back pain relief: Ergonomic chair or fitness ball? Natural remedies for depression: Are they effective? Noni juice: Can it reduce cholesterol? Sleep deprivation: A cause of high blood pressure? Sun rash: Causes and prevention Health Tip Of The Week Shopping for shades? Ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun can damage your eyes as well as your skin. Choose sunglasses that block at least 99 percent of UVB rays and 95 percent of UVA rays. If you prefer polarized lenses, which help reduce glare, make sure to choose ones that have a UV coating. 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 Amniocentesis Borderline personality disorder Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease Kidney cysts Knee replacement 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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