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THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES

Health insurance exchanges: What you need to know
If you don't have health coverage or need financial assistance to afford it, a health insurance exchange can help. Find out how they work and get answers to common questions.


Soup recipes for fall and beyond
Brisk autumn days seem to call for a warm bowl of soup. Here are some simple yet tasty recipes to try whatever the weather.

EXPERT ANSWERS

Artificial tears: How to select eyedrops for dry eyes

Are you seeking relief for dry eyes? Eyedrops known as artificial tears may do the trick. Keep these facts in mind before you buy.

Blood pressure: Can it be higher in one arm?

See why a large difference in blood pressure readings between arms could be a concern.

Echinacea: Is it effective for the common cold?

Are you thinking about taking an echinacea supplement to get over a cold faster? Learn what researchers have discovered.

PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ...

	Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
	HPV vaccine: Who needs it, how it works
	Coping with side effects of hepatitis C drugs
	Slide show: Weight training exercises

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.

	Heart disease risk calculator
	Mayo Clinic healthy weight pyramid

MAYO CLINIC PRODUCTS & SERVICES

Prevent age-related vision loss

Age-related eye conditions include farsightedness, glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, eyelid problems and dry eyes. Preserve your vision and eyes by avoiding or slowing these problems. Mayo Clinic Guide to Better Vision can show you how. Learn more.

HEALTHY RECIPES

	Cream of chicken and wild rice chowder
	Creamy butternut squash soup
	Curried cream of tomato soup with apples

HEALTH TIP

Cutting sugar out of Mom's famous brownies?

Love to bake but don't need extra calories? Try using less sugar to reduce total calories. In most baked goods, you can leave out one-third to one-half of the sugar listed in the recipe without affecting the texture. And skip the frosting.

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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