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July 13, 2010 Dear Subscriber, It's summertime and the ticks are biting. Get the facts on Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever and how to treat a tick bite. Also this week, see what happens in the various stages of Alzheimer's disease, watch a video on electroconvulsive therapy, find out about bleeding and menopause, and join the conversation in the blogs. Thanks for subscribing. Sincerely, The team at MayoClinic.com
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Featured Topic Tick Diseases Lyme disease Lyme disease is a tick-borne illness. Left untreated, it can lead to serious and lingering complications — including arthritis. Rocky Mountain spotted fever Rocky Mountain spotted fever is a potentially serious bacterial infection transmitted to humans by tick bites. Prompt medical treatment is necessary. Tick bites: First aid How to administer first aid for a tick bite. Books & Newsletters Great news! Start a healthier you with a FREE trial issue of "Mayo Clinic Health Letter." As an added bonus, we'll send you two complimentary special reports on arthritis and weight control. Make this your healthiest year ever. Get started now! Highlights Alzheimer's stages: How the disease progresses Alzheimer's disease can last more than a decade. See what types of behaviors are common in each of the stages as the disease progresses. Caregiver depression: Prevention counts Caregivers are vulnerable to depression — but you can take active steps to prevent depression and feel your best. Consider these tips. Stepfamilies: How to help your child adjust Becoming part of a stepfamily can be challenging and stressful for a child. Know how to help your child adjust. Thumb sucking: Help your child break the habit Looking for ways to stop thumb sucking in its tracks? Consider these tips. 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 'Living With Cancer' Newsletter Many families feel the effects of cancer and are faced with questions and concerns. Mayo Clinic offers answers and guidance with our 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. Healthy Recipes Broiled grouper with teriyaki sauce Chinese fried rice Avocado salad with ginger-miso dressing Yogurt-almond ice cream Now Blogging Nutrition-wise: Dietary guidelines — More changes ahead Quit smoking: Think about a smoke-free future STDs: New emergency contraceptive Stress: Cutting through the cliches Now Playing: Video Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) Electroconvulsive therapy video — Watch one woman's journey using electroconvulsive therapy to treat depression. Expert Answers with Mayo Clinic specialists Bleeding after menopause: Is it normal? Osteopath: What kind of doctor is a D.O.? Health Tip Of The Week Need a snack? Go nuts! Nuts are good for your heart. They may lower low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or "bad," cholesterol levels. Eating nuts may reduce the risk of developing blood clots that can lead to a heart attack. Try a small handful of nuts every day. Walnuts are rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Almonds, macadamia nuts, hazelnuts and pecans also are very heart healthy. Even peanuts, which are technically legumes, can be good for you. Of course, choosing nuts coated in chocolate, sugar or salt may cancel out the heart-healthy benefits of this crunchy snack. 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. Now Playing: Slide Show Canalith repositioning procedure See the steps of the canalith repositioning procedure — treatment for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. Health Digest A wrap-up of this week's other new and updated information Coronary artery disease Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) Factor V Leiden Needle biopsy 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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