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July 20, 2010 Dear Subscriber, Pain and disability associated with arthritis can be frustrating and depressing. Get advice from Mayo Clinic experts on dealing with pain, and view a slide show on hand exercises. Also this week, find out how to treat ADHD in children, see if baby walkers are safe, check out how to take care of jet lag, and try a healthy recipe. Thanks for subscribing. Sincerely, The team at MayoClinic.com
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Featured Topic Arthritis Arthritis pain medications: Do they raise blood pressure? Over-the-counter arthritis pain medications increase the risk of high blood pressure, but the strength of the effect isn't clear. Rheumatoid arthritis pain: Tips for protecting your joints Avoid rheumatoid arthritis pain by preventing it from starting. Try these seven joint protection ideas. 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. Books & Newsletters Understanding arthritis is the key to controlling it. That's why Mayo Clinic doctors developed this book — "Mayo Clinic Guide to Managing Arthritis," giving you 358 pages of practical guidance. Find answers to safer drugs, improved treatments and dozens of ways to reduce pain and stiffness. Get the information Mayo Clinic doctors and nurses share with their patients, and learn how you can take control. Order today! Highlights Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children Inattention and hyperactive, impulsive behavior can be challenging for both children and their families. But appropriate treatment for ADHD can make a real difference. Caregiving: Tips for long-distance caregivers Long-distance caregiving requires careful planning. Understand what you can do to help your loved one from afar. Fall prevention: 6 tips to prevent falls Concerned about falls? Don't let your fear take over. Take charge with six simple fall-prevention strategies. Kegel exercises: A how-to guide for women Are your pelvic floor muscles in good shape? Tone them with Kegel exercises — which you can do discreetly just about anytime and anywhere. Featured Tools Symptom Checker Foot pain? Headache? Sore throat? Skin rash? Use the Symptom Checker to find out what's causing your symptom. Mayo Clinic's 'Alzheimer's Caregiving' Newsletter Caring for someone with Alzheimer's can be a difficult and frustrating journey. Get help from Mayo Clinic with our biweekly e-newsletter, "Alzheimer's Caregiving." You'll find the answers you need to help with the day to day, like making mealtime easier, managing sleep, using mementos to help preserve memories and more. This service is FREE. Click here to join. Healthy Recipes Spaghetti with summer squash and peppers Fresh tomato crostini Mediterranean-style grilled salmon Sugar snap peas with fresh marjoram Berries marinated in balsamic vinegar Now Blogging Alzheimer's: Blame the disease, not the person, when caregiving gets frustrating Genetics: Genetic study looks at longevity Living with diabetes: Autonomic neuropathy hits many body functions Nutrition-wise: Kitchen land mines — 10 foods to avoid Stress: Pet therapy — How animals help us heal Expert Answers with Mayo Clinic specialists Atypical cells: Are they cancer? Baby walkers: Are they safe? Ear candling: Is it safe? Natural aphrodisiacs: Do they work? Health Tip Of The Week Trouble sleeping? Skip the long nap Have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep? It may be that daytime naps are stealing hours from your nighttime slumber. Limit daytime sleep to about a half-hour and make it during midafternoon. 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 Jet lag disorder Keratosis pilaris Sacroiliitis Throat cancer 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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