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Vol. 21, Issue 6 | January 20, 2020
 
THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES  
 
Meatless meals: The benefits of eating less meat
Are you making today a "meatless Monday"? Learn more about the health and financial benefits of eating less meat and whether or not if could be right for you.
 
 
Fitness program: 5 steps to get started  
Making exercise a part of your normal routine may seem daunting. But if you take it step by step, it's a lot easier to manage. Start by assessing your fitness level and then go from there.
 
     
 
EXPERT ANSWERS
 
Phenylalanine in diet soda: Is it harmful?
You may have seen a warning on soda labels about phenylalanine. Find out why the warning is there and whether it affects you.
Warm-mist versus cool-mist humidifier: Which is better for a cold?
When you have a cold, adding moisture to the air may help ease congestion and coughing. Learn how types of humidifiers differ.
Palliative care: Who is it for?
Do you know the difference between palliative care and hospice care? The two types are often confused.
 
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Lung cancer
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Easy, effective steps to reduce stress and discover happiness
Did you know your brain has mechanisms that actually cause stress and keep you from feeling happy? Renowned physician, Amit Sood, M.D., has created two proven resources based on neuroscience and psychology that empower you with proven methods to train your brain to be happier and handle stress more effectively in 10 weeks or less. Learn more.
 
 
HEALTHY RECIPES
 
Cream of chicken and wild rice chowder
Chicken burritos
Chicken and spinach calzones
 
HEALTH TIP
 
Starting an exercise program: Take time to rest
Starting a fitness program? Don't get carried away. Working out too intensely or too often increases your risk of injury and burnout. Start cautiously and progress slowly. And plan time between sessions for your body to rest and recover.
 
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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