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Vol. 20, Issue 63 | September 14, 2020
 
THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES  
 
Fluzone High-Dose: What distinguishes it from other flu vaccines?
Fluzone High-Dose is a flu vaccine for people age 65 and older that's given by injection. Like other flu vaccines, Fluzone High-Dose is made up of the three flu strains most likely to cause the flu during the upcoming flu season.
 
COVID-19 diagnostic testing  
Find out how COVID-19 diagnostic testing is done to learn if you're currently infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes coronavirus disease 2019.
 
 
EXPERT ANSWERS
Manage your health and time while balancing work demands
Get tips to manage your health, stay focused, and use your time well while dealing with job pressures and demands.
Paternal age: How does it affect a baby?
Find out how older paternal age can impact pregnancy and childhood health.
Honey: An effective cough remedy?
A study in children with the common cold suggests that honey may help calm coughs.
 
PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS...
Tension-type headaches: Self-care measures for relief
6 ways to reduce your sugar intake
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)
Chronic pain can interfere with sexuality
 
 
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Mayo Clinic Guide to Fibromyalgia
Every day, Mayo Clinic sees patients who hurt, aren't sleeping well, are exhausted and have trouble concentrating. Many times, they've been told their symptoms are from stress or depression. Fibromyalgia is one of the most misunderstood disorders in medicine today. With Mayo Clinic Guide to Fibromyalgia, you'll learn the facts about this disorder and the science behind treatments that can help you manage it. Learn more.
 
 
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You don't need to go it alone
Hearing that you have pulmonary fibrosis can be scary. You've got questions. Find your support network on Mayo Clinic Connect - a welcoming online community of people like you.
 
 
HEALTHY RECIPES
 
Apples with dip
Wild rice pilaf with cranberries and apples
Granola with raisins, apples and cinnamon
 
HEALTH TIP
 
Fall prevention: Simple tips to prevent falls
Have you ever tripped down the stairs? Slipped on a rug? It may seem silly, but falls are nothing to take lightly. Here are tips to fall-proof your home: 1. Keep electrical cords out of walking paths. 2. Securely fasten carpet, rugs and carpet runners to the floor. 3. Keep walkways and stairways free of clutter. 4. Use nonslip mats in the bathtub or shower.
 
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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