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Vol. 19, Issue 12 | February 8, 2018
 
THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES  
 
Blood pressure chart: What your reading means
Here's how to figure out if your blood pressure is at a healthy level or if you need to take some steps to improve your numbers.
 
 
Weight loss: Feel full on fewer calories  
Healthy eating plans such as the Mayo Clinic Diet use the concept of energy density to help you lose weight and keep it off. Learn which foods are filling, yet low in calories.
 
     
 
EXPERT ANSWERS
 
Alzheimer's disease: Can exercise prevent memory loss?
Regular workouts may be a good way to help prevent Alzheimer's and keep your thinking skills sharp.
Split fingernails: Can you prevent them?
To stop your nails from splitting, treat them gently. Consider these simple nail care tips.
 
PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ...
Dry mouth
Congenital heart disease in adults
Tapeworm infection
Facial fillers for wrinkles
Video: Need to relax? Take a break for meditation
 
 
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.
 
Mayo Clinic healthy weight pyramid
BMI calculator
 
 
MAYO CLINIC PRODUCTS & SERVICES
 
Reduce the impact of stress on your health
Have you ever driven several miles without noticing anything on the road or read a page in a book without registering any of it? Do the day's worries and disappointments crowd your mind as you're trying to fall asleep at night? The Mayo Clinic Guide to Stress-Free Living provides practical skills to help you find joy, peace and contentment in your life. Learn more.
 
 
The Mayo Clinic Diet online
Designed to help you lose 6 to 10 pounds in two weeks! Start with a personalized diet profile now.
 
 
HEALTHY RECIPES
 
Tuna pita pockets
Chicken and coleslaw wrap
Smoked gouda and vegetable poached egg sandwich
 
HEALTH TIP
 
Do you drink enough water?
Don't use thirst alone as a guide for when to drink. By the time you become thirsty, you may already be slightly dehydrated. To ward off dehydration and make sure your body has the fluids it needs, make water your beverage of choice. If you're generally healthy, consider drinking a glass of water with each meal and between each meal, as well as before, during and after exercise. Check with your doctor if you are an older adult and take a diuretic for high blood pressure before increasing your water intake. You may be at risk of having too little sodium in your blood (hyponatremia).
 
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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