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Vol. 20, Issue 7 | January 24, 2019
 
THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES  
 
Older drivers: 7 tips for driver safety
As you get older, braking or turning your head to look for traffic may become more challenging. Try these handy tips to stay safe behind the wheel and protect others as well.
 
 
Belly fat in women: Taking — and keeping — it off  
Having too much belly fat can do more than make it hard to zip up your pants. Extra weight around your middle also carries health risks such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes and more.
 
     
 
EXPERT ANSWERS
 
Exercise: How much do I need every day?
Find out if you're fitting in as much aerobic activity and strength training as you should.
Vicks VapoRub: An effective nasal decongestant?
Was your mother right? Learn whether Vicks VapoRub can truly relieve a stuffy nose.
Omega-6 fatty acids: Can they cause heart disease?
When eaten in moderation and in place of saturated fats, omega-6 fatty acids can actually be good for your heart.
 
PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ...
Graves' disease
Antibiotics: Are you misusing them?
Rhinoplasty
Video: Genetic testing for breast cancer
 
 
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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
 
NEW! Women's Health Over 50 bookazine
Mayo Clinic has developed a new and easy-to-read resource at a reduced cost for health information seekers. Inside the Women's Health Over 50 bookazine, you'll find more than 90 pages of advice you can trust on preventing common middle-aged health conditions. Plus, there are tips for improving sleep, diet and exercise essentials, and ways to find balance and nurture happiness, ensuring that these years will be your richest. Learn more.
 
 
HEALTHY RECIPES
 
Buckwheat pancakes
Overnight refrigerator oatmeal
Veggie egg bake
 
HEALTH TIP
 
Don't believe shaving myths
Contrary to popular belief, shaving hair doesn't make it grow back thicker. And shaving doesn't affect how dark your hair is or how fast it grows. Shaving facial or body hair gives the hair a blunt tip that can feel coarse as the hair grows out. During this phase, the hair might appear darker or thicker, but it's not.
 
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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