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June 22, 2010 Dear Subscriber, Stressed out? Nowhere to turn? Take the stress assessment, and use the advice from Mayo Clinic experts on relaxation techniques and simplifying your life. Also this week, get the facts on daily aspirin therapy, watch a slide show on hand exercises for people with arthritis, find out about bipolar disorder and weight gain, and try a healthy recipe. Thanks for subscribing. Sincerely, The team at MayoClinic.com
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Featured Topic Stress relief Relaxation techniques: Essential for reducing stress Relaxation techniques can help reduce stress symptoms and improve your quality of life. Learn simple relaxation techniques you can practice at home. Simplify your life to reduce stress Stress is part of life, but it doesn't have to rule your life. Fight stress by simplifying and decluttering your life and mind. Stress assessment: Rate your stress level Stressed out? Use this quick questionnaire to gauge your level of stress and get tips to manage stress. Books & Newsletters Why not take advantage of this special offer? We'll send you a complimentary issue of "Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource," America's leading health newsletter for women, along with two special reports on weight control and joint health. You risk nothing. Order your trial issue today! Highlights Daily aspirin therapy: Understand the benefits and risks Daily aspirin therapy can be a lifesaving option, but it's not for everyone. Get the facts before considering a daily aspirin. Temper tantrums: How to keep the peace What should you do when your toddler's temper is out of control? Or your preschooler has a meltdown? Here's advice from a Mayo Clinic specialist. Cholesterol levels: What numbers should you aim for? Confused about what cholesterol levels you should aim for? Find out what's best when it comes to a healthy cholesterol level. Sex during pregnancy: What's OK, what's not Pregnancy doesn't necessarily halt your sex life — just make sure you do it safely. Here are answers to common questions about sex during pregnancy. Triglycerides: Why do they matter? Triglycerides are an important measure of heart health. If you have high triglycerides, healthy lifestyle choices are key. Featured Tools Symptom Checker Foot pain? Headache? Sore throat? Skin rash? Use the Symptom Checker to find out what's causing your symptom. Announcing Mayo Clinic's 'Alzheimer's Caregiving' newsletter If Alzheimer's disease has touched your life, you need answers and guidance from a reliable source. Mayo Clinic now offers a biweekly e-newsletter devoted specifically to issues and concerns related to caring for someone with Alzheimer's. Get medical insight from Mayo experts and find tips from other caregivers for making day-to-day activities easier for yourself and your loved one. Join our FREE service today. Healthy Recipes Roasted red pepper and chicken wrap English cucumber salad with balsamic vinaigrette Summer fruit gratin Watermelon-cranberry agua fresca Now Blogging Living with diabetes: Diabetic neuropathy can be painful complication Nutrition-wise: Hit the books — Choosing the right cookbook Pregnancy and you: Group prenatal care — Consider the options Quit smoking: Where are you on the smoking spectrum? STDs: STD testing — Don't assume older means safer Stress: To forgive, divine The Mayo Clinic diet: Share your experiences with diets that didn't work Expert Answers with Mayo Clinic specialists Bipolar medications and weight gain Calories in sushi: What are the low-cal options? Coconut oil: Can it cure hypothyroidism? Coronary artery spasm: Cause for concern? Junk food blues: Are depression and diet related? Health Tip Of The Week Prevent jet lag: Reset your clock Hoping to prevent jet lag? Set your watch to the new time before you leave. When you arrive, try to stay awake until nighttime. Being exposed to daylight will help reset your internal clock. Light is the most powerful natural tool for regulating the sleep-wake cycle. 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 Dry eyes Exercising with osteoporosis: Stay active the safe way HIV testing Psoriasis treatment: Can fish oil supplements reduce symptoms? Stroke rehabilitation: What to expect as you recover Now Playing: Slide Show Hand exercises for people with arthritis When your fingers are stiff and arthritis pain flares, hand exercises may improve strength and range of motion 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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