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THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES

Weight loss: 6 strategies for success
Do your New Year's resolutions include dropping those extra pounds once and for all? Here's how to make your weight-loss goals a reality.


Genetic testing
By examining your DNA, genetic testing can provide important information for diagnosing, treating and preventing illness. What can you expect?

EXPERT ANSWERS

Hangover prevention: Do lighter colored drinks help?

Opting for lighter colored drinks isn't the best way for you to avoid a hangover, but it may help a little.

Ovarian cancer: Still possible after hysterectomy?

Having surgery to remove your ovaries reduces your chances of developing ovarian cancer, but it doesn't eliminate the risk entirely.

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	Viral gastroenteritis (stomach flu)

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HEALTHY RECIPES

	Spinach frittata
	Apple corn muffins
	Champagne fooler

HEALTH TIP

Do you know your blood pressure?

If you can't remember the last time you had your blood pressure checked, make an appointment with your doctor. You can have high blood pressure for years without a single symptom. Generally, ask your doctor for a blood pressure reading at least every two years starting at age 18. If you're age 40 or older or age 18 to 39 with a high risk for high blood pressure, ask your doctor for a reading every year. He or she may recommend more-frequent readings if you have high blood pressure or other risk factors for heart disease.

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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