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THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES

Medical history: Compiling your medical family tree
Tomorrow is National Family Health History Day. If your relatives are around, take the time to create a special family tree to track your family's health information.


Forgiveness: Letting go of grudges and bitterness
Learning to forgive can lead you down the path of healing and peace. See how letting go of resentment can help you, body and soul.

EXPERT ANSWERS

Poinsettia plants: Are they poisonous?

Before you decorate for the holidays, find out whether poinsettia plants are any less toxic than once believed.

Ankle weights for fitness walkers: Good idea?

If walking is a part of your fitness routine, skip the ankle weights and simply pick up the pace. Here's why.

PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ...

	Parkinson's disease
	High potassium (hyperkalemia)
	Slide show: Female breast anatomy
	Life after a colostomy, an ileostomy or a urostomy
	Itchy skin (pruritus)

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Your guide to a lifetime of fitness and health

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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

Answers. Support. Connections.

Living with an ostomy? Meet others talking about adapting to life after a colostomy, an ileostomy or a urostomy on Mayo Clinic Connect. Discover your support network today through this welcoming online community.

HEALTHY RECIPES

	Hot ham and cheese sandwiches with mushrooms
	Fried rice with mushrooms
	Black bean quesadillas

HEALTH TIP

What's considered moderate alcohol use?

Moderate alcohol use for healthy adults means up to one drink a day for women of all ages and men older than age 65, and up to two drinks a day for men ages 65 and younger. One drink is 12 ounces (355 milliliters) of beer, 5 ounces (148 milliliters) of wine or 1.5 ounces (44 milliliters) of distilled spirits (80 proof).

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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