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Vol. 18, Issue 85 | October 23, 2017
 
THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES  
 
Hepatitis A: Prevention
The recent hepatitis A outbreak in California has affected hundreds of people. How can you protect yourself and your loved ones from this highly contagious liver infection?
 
 
Soup recipes for every season  
Chilly 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
 
Normal weight obesity: A hidden health risk?
You can be at a normal weight, but if your body fat percentage is high enough, you may be considered obese.
Zinc for colds: The final word?
Get the latest findings about taking zinc to zap that cold and whether there are any side effects.
Weightlifting: Bad for your blood pressure?
Although lifting weights can be beneficial over time, the exercise can cause temporary, sometimes dramatic, increases in blood pressure.
 
PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ...
Head trauma: First aid
Asthma inhalers: Which one's right for you?
PSA test
Astigmatism
 
 
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
 
 
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Your home reference for the most common conditions
With the Mayo Clinic A to Z Health Guide, you'll find everything you need to know about signs, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of common medical conditions. Featuring helpful illustrations and straightforward writing, this is a must-have health resource for every home. Take a closer look!
 
 
HEALTHY RECIPES
 
Roasted squash soup
Whole-wheat pretzel
Apples with dip
 
HEALTH TIP
 
Put a leash on anger
Do you find yourself fuming when someone cuts you off in traffic? Anger is a normal and even healthy emotion, but it's important to deal with it in a positive way. Uncontrolled anger can take a toll on your health and your relationships. To get your anger under control, try these tips: 1.Take a timeout from the situation. 2. When you're calm, express your concern. 3. Use humor to defuse tensions. It may be challenging at first, but with time and effort, healthy responses may come naturally.
 
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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