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Vol. 18, Issue 87 | October 30, 2017
 
THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES  
 
Moisturizers: Options for softer skin
Fall's cooler temperatures and lower humidity may be drying out your skin. Here's how to find the best moisturizer for you.
 
 
Blood transfusion  
Tomorrow's Halloween, and vampires aren't the only ones who need blood. Get the facts about transfusions and how these potentially life-saving procedures can help you after surgery or an injury.
 
     
 
EXPERT ANSWERS
 
Alzheimer's: Can a head injury increase my risk?
Find out if getting a head wound now can make you more likely to develop dementia later in life.
Cabbage soup diet: Can it help with weight loss?
Fans of this fad diet say that it helps you lose a few pounds quickly, but before you go all in, learn its pros and cons.
 
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Video: Standing stretches for the workplace
Cochlear implants
Herbal supplements and heart medicines may not mix
Essential tremor
Listeria infection
 
 
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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A new perspective on Alzheimer's
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HEALTHY RECIPES
 
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HEALTH TIP
 
Tooth flossing 101
Flossing is the most effective way to remove plaque and food particles from between your teeth. Break off about 18 inches (46 centimeters) of dental floss. Wind most of the floss around the middle finger on one hand, and the rest around the middle finger on the other hand. Grip the floss between your thumbs and forefingers. Guide the floss between your teeth using a rubbing motion. When the floss reaches your gumline, curve it against one tooth. Use the floss to rub the side of the tooth in an up-and-down motion. Unwind fresh floss for your next tooth.
 
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