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Vol. 19, Issue 22 | March 15, 2018
 
THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES  
 
Prebiotics, probiotics and your health
You are what you eat. Or more accurately, you are what you feed the trillions of little critters that live in your gut. See why you need both probiotics and prebiotics.
 
 
Getting past a weight-loss plateau  
If the number on your scale won't budge, don't despair. Learn how to rev up your workout, cut calories and restart your weight loss.
 
     
 
EXPERT ANSWERS
 
Cold or allergy: Which is it?
Do you get a "cold" each spring? It could be allergies. Discover how to recognize the signs.
Hepatitis C: How common is sexual transmission?
If you have hepatitis C — or if your partner has it — find out what precautions you both should take.
 
PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ...
Bipolar disorder
Integrative approaches to treating pain
Stroke rehabilitation: What to expect as you recover
Carbon monoxide poisoning
Hangovers
 
 
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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BMI calculator
 
 
MAYO CLINIC PRODUCTS & SERVICES
 
NEW! Guide to Integrative Medicine
This newly released book, the Mayo Clinic Guide to Integrative Medicine, gives you evidence-based insight into many of the most popular alternative treatments and how they can be paired with the best of conventional medicine to boost your health and wellness. Learn more.
 
 
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
 
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Have you or has a loved one experienced a stroke? Meet others on Mayo Clinic Connect whose lives have been affected by stroke or other cerebrovascular conditions. Find discussions related to everything from treatment to recovery. Get connected today!
 
 
HEALTHY RECIPES
 
Irish brown bread
Pork tenderloin with apples and balsamic vinegar
Sauteed zucchini coins
 
HEALTH TIP
 
Quit smoking: Ask for help
Don't be afraid to ask your doctor for help to stop smoking. Treatments that can lessen cravings include nicotine replacement therapies, which can be administered with a skin patch; lozenges; gum; inhalers and nasal sprays. These items are meant to be used starting on your quit day. Other non-nicotine medication can help reduce nicotine withdrawal symptoms by mimicking how nicotine functions in your body. Treatment with these drugs should begin one to two weeks before your quit day.
 
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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