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Vol. 20, Issue 15 | February 21, 2019
 
THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES  
 
Mediterranean diet: A heart-healthy eating plan
To eat heart smart, load up on fruits and veggies, choose whole grains and add a splash of olive oil to your next meal. Discover the benefits of the Mediterranean diet.
 
 
High blood pressure dangers: Hypertension's effects on your body  
Did you know that high blood pressure can quietly damage your body years before symptoms develop? Learn about potential problems with your heart, brain and more.
 
     
 
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Waist size may be a predictor of life expectancy
What is your waistline telling you? Get a measuring tape and find out if your girth is linked to a shorter life span.
Sjogren's syndrome: Can it cause recurrent UTIs?
This autoimmune disorder can cause symptoms that you might mistake for a urinary tract infection. Here's what you should know.
 
PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ...
Treating pain: When is an opioid the right choice?
Diabetes insipidus
Slide show: Core-strength exercises with a fitness ball
Video: An introduction to heart valve disease
Schizotypal personality disorder
 
 
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Take control of chronic pain
Don't put up with pain for one more day! Get the information you need to help you successfully manage persistent pain. Mayo Clinic Guide to Pain Relief offers the latest treatments and therapies available to help you feel better and live a more active, comfortable life. Take control today! Learn how.
 
 
The Mayo Clinic Diet online
The Mayo Clinic Diet online is designed to help you lose 6 to 10 pounds in two weeks! Start with a personalized diet profile now.
 
 
HEALTHY RECIPES
 
Split pea soup
Lasagna
Hearty chicken bowl
 
HEALTH TIP
 
Free weights or machines: Which are better?
Free weights are versatile and inexpensive. They also simulate real-life lifting situations and promote whole-body stabilization. Likewise, machine weights can be effective weight training tools, as long as you use machines that adjust to your body dimensions and allow full range of motion of your joints. What is the bottom line? Choose a weight training system that you enjoy and that fits into your lifestyle. And whatever type of resistance you choose, remember that proper technique is more important than the specific type of equipment.
 
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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