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Vol. 11, Issue 33
August 17, 2010 Dear Subscriber, Coping with the stresses of life can be a difficult challenge. Mental health goes hand in hand with overall wellness. See what Mayo Clinic experts say about mental health, support groups and mental health providers. Also this week, find out about belly fat in men, watch a slide show on exercises for osteoporosis, sample a healthy recipe from Mayo Clinic dietitians, and join the conversation in the blogs. Thanks for subscribing. Sincerely, The team at MayoClinic.com
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Featured Topic Mental health Mental health: What's normal, what's not Discover what shapes the definition of mental health and mental illness. Support groups: Share experiences about depression, mental health conditions Support groups for depression and other mental health conditions: Weigh pros and cons and discover how to find a healthy, helpful support group. Types of mental health providers Psychiatrist? Social worker? Psychoanalyst? Here's an overview of the types of mental health providers. Books & Newsletters When it comes to getting women's health news you can trust, there is no better solution than "Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource." With monthly news and advice from Mayo Clinic doctors on important topics such as breast cancer prevention and treatment, diet and nutrition, blood pressure, and much more, you can take better control of your health. See how you can get your trial issue. Highlights Belly fat in men: Why weight loss matters Belly fat puts men at risk of serious health problems. Here's insight from a Mayo Clinic specialist on what to do about it. Living with psoriasis Psoriasis can be uncomfortable, painful, even embarrassing. But you can take steps to improve your symptoms. Learn more about living with psoriasis. Rheumatoid arthritis diet: Do certain foods reduce symptoms? Certain foods may reduce inflammation associated with rheumatoid arthritis. 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 If you or someone you know provides care to a person with Alzheimer's disease or you have an interest in Alzheimer's disease in general, then Mayo Clinic's "Alzheimer's Caregiving" newsletter may be of interest to you. In each issue you'll hear from medical experts and experienced caregivers who share their insights on how to help those in need of caregiving and how caregivers can achieve a better balance in their lives. Sign up today; it's FREE. Now Playing: Slide Show Exercises for osteoporosis Don't let osteoporosis rob your bones of their strength. Here are some exercises to prevent or treat this common bone disease. Healthy Recipes Granola with raisins, apples and cinnamon Buttermilk waffles Sweet and spicy snack mix Apples with dip Cookies and cream milkshake Now Blogging Living with cancer: Hot flashes — A long-term treatment side effect Nutrition-wise: Dietary supplements not without risks Pregnancy and you: Cervical exam — What can it tell you? Stress: Priorities — Don't ignore the important but not urgent Expert Answers with Mayo Clinic specialists Menopause and high blood pressure: What's the connection? Cholesterol level: Can it be too low? Migraine medications and antidepressants: A risky mix? Health Tip Of The Week Pack more nutritional punch into your meals Looking to boost the amount of vitamins, minerals and fiber in your regular recipes? Try some simple substitutions. Exchange whole-wheat flour for half of all-purpose flour. Use rolled oats or crushed bran cereal instead of dry bread crumbs. Swap iceberg lettuce for arugula, chicory, collard greens, dandelion greens, kale, spinach or watercress. And trade white rice for brown rice, wild rice, bulgur or pearl barley. 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 Adult ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) Complex regional pain syndrome Paranoid schizophrenia 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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