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Vol. 20, Issue 98 | December 5, 2019
 
THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES  
 
Winter fitness: Safety tips for exercising outdoors
Chilly temperatures don't have to put your fitness routine on hold. Stay safe and warm with these cold-weather exercise tips.
 
 
Hepatitis C  
Certain signs and symptoms can point to hepatitis C, a viral infection that causes liver inflammation and, sometimes, damage. Here are the symptoms to look for and how it can be treated.
 
     
 
EXPERT ANSWERS
 
Diet soda: How much is too much?
Switching from regular to diet soda may help you cut calories, but healthier drink options abound.
Opioids and other drugs: What to watch for
Many medications can interact with opioids and cause dangerous results. Keep these warning signs in mind.
 
PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ...
Video: Flu shot prevents heart attack
Ulcerative colitis flare-ups: 5 tips to manage them
Myoclonus
Infographic: Pinpointing seizures in adult epilepsy
Voice disorders
 
 
TRUSTED HEALTH TOOLS
 
Use our Symptom Checker to explore possible causes of your symptoms based upon Mayo Clinic's patient care experience.
 
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MAYO CLINIC PRODUCTS & SERVICES
 
New edition! Mayo Clinic on Digestive Health
Digestive problems — such as heartburn, gas, stomach acid, constipation, or digestive diseases such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis — are common and often serious concerns. Get answers from the top gastroenterology and GI surgery hospital in the nation. Mayo Clinic provides the latest research, advancements and helpful advice in our new book, Mayo Clinic on Digestive Health, Fourth Edition. Learn more.
 
 
ONLINE COURSES
 
Is there a connection between diet and mental well-being?
Mayo Clinic and Arizona State University have collaborated to bring you an online nutrition course that will teach you about how getting proper nutrition can help your brain function, the effects of food on body and mind, and steps you can take to achieve greater energy and enhanced well-being. Learn more.
 
 
HEALTHY RECIPES
 
Orange rosemary roasted chicken
Braised celery root
Salad greens with pears, fennel and walnuts
 
HEALTH TIP
 
Health-boosting nutrients: Antioxidants
Antioxidants, such as vitamins C and E and carotenoids, may help protect cells from damage caused by free radicals. Other antioxidants include flavonoids, tannins, phenols and lignans. Plant-based foods are the best sources. These include fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds, herbs and spices, and even cocoa.
 
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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