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HOUSECALL Mayo Clinic ranked #1 in more specialties than any other hospital in the nation
Vol. 17, Issue 27 | April 4, 2016
 
THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES  
 
Sepsis
Actress Patty Duke recently passed away due to sepsis, a complication from an infection. Find out why it's more common in older adults.
 
 
Stress symptoms: Effects on your body and behavior  
You may think illness is to blame for that muscle pain, nagging headache or frequent insomnia. But stress may actually be the culprit.
 
     
 
EXPERT ANSWERS
 
Flaxseed: Does it affect risk of prostate cancer?
Can flaxseed in your diet lower your chances of developing prostate cancer? Researchers are still looking for answers.
Shingles treatment: Does alcohol use affect therapy?
Find out if it's OK to have that beer or glass of wine while taking medication for shingles.
 
PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ...
Adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Video: How to choose a fitness ball
Get ready for possible side effects of chemotherapy
Slide show: 10 great health foods
 
 
TRUSTED HEALTH TOOLS
 
Use our Symptom Checker to explore possible causes of your symptoms based upon Mayo Clinic's patient care experience.
 
Use these simple calculators and self-assessments for personalized health tips.
 
BMI calculator
Heart disease risk calculator
 
 
NOW BLOGGING
 
Pregnancy and you: Pregnancy information: Are you overloading?
Sources of pregnancy advice are everywhere — apps, websites, social media. Feeling bombarded? Try these suggestions.
 
 
MAYO CLINIC PRODUCTS & SERVICES
 
A cookbook to complement your diet
Flavor comes first. The new approach to eating well is full of enjoyment and satisfaction. This stunning book offers more than 350 pages of helpful tips and information, menu-planning ideas and hundreds of recipes to complement your diet plan. Find out more.
 
 
Hundreds of slimming recipes!
The Mayo Clinic Diet is designed to help you lose 6 to 10 lbs. in 2 weeks with recipes and meal plans.
 
 
HEALTHY RECIPES
 
Asian pork tenderloin
Sauteed zucchini coins
Roasted red pepper and chicken wrap
Rice noodles with spring vegetables
 
HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK
 
Need motivation to exercise? Try a diary
Have you started a workout program? Good for you! Record your efforts to track progress toward your goals. After each workout, record these items: 1. The date. 2. Your activity (swimming, lifting weights, volleyball). 3. How long you exercised. 4. How you felt afterward. Having a chronicle of your improvement can be a great source of motivation.
 
Need practical advice on diet and exercise? Want creative solutions for stress and other lifestyle issues? Discover even more healthy lifestyle topics at MayoClinic.org.
 
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