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Contact lenses: What to know before you buy
Contact lenses are versatile — and you have various options. Here's help for making the right choice.


Hearing aids: How to choose the right one
Almost half of people older than age 65 have some hearing loss. Fortunately, today's hearing aids come in a variety of styles with many features. See which type is best for you.

EXPERT ANSWERS

Fish and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)

PCBs are chemicals that can pollute lakes and waterways — and end up in the fish caught there. What are the health risks?

Nasal spray addiction: Is it real?

What some call nasal spray addiction is actually rebound congestion. Learn how to prevent it.

Coping with excess information

How do you handle the incessant stream of information coming at you each and every day?

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	Weight loss: 6 strategies for success

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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 Mayo Clinic 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.

Hundreds of slimming recipes!

The Mayo Clinic Diet is designed to help you lose 6 to 10 pounds in 2 weeks with recipes and meal plans.

HEALTHY RECIPES

	Shepherd's pie
	Savory buckwheat pilaf with toasted spices
	Thyme roasted beets

HEALTH TIP

Need more fiber? Take 3 steps

Try these three easy ways to include more fiber in your diet: 1. Choose cereal that has at least 5 grams of fiber a serving. 2. Choose whole-grain breads that have at least 2 grams of fiber a serving. 3. Switch to brown rice and whole-wheat pasta.

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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