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Vol. 19, Issue 66 | August 16, 2018
 
THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES  
 
Statins: Are these cholesterol-lowering drugs right for you?
Already shown to help reduce cholesterol levels, statins may have other benefits. Find out whether your risk factors for heart disease make you a good candidate for this drug therapy.
 
 
Menopause weight gain: Stop the middle age spread  
There's no magic formula for preventing — or reversing — menopause weight gain. Simply stick to these weight-control basics.
 
     
 
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Denture care: How do I clean dentures?
To keep dentures clean, free from stains and looking their best, try these handy care tips.
Can diet and exercise prevent Alzheimer's disease?
Find out if following the Mediterranean diet and doing cardiovascular exercise can truly help you ward off Alzheimer's.
 
PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ...
Slide show: Types of psoriasis
Malaria
Video: Squat exercise
Tourette syndrome
Anger management: 10 tips to tame your temper
 
 
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NEW! Women's Health Over 50 bookazine
Mayo Clinic has developed a new and easy-to-read resource at a reduced cost for health information seekers. Inside the Women's Health Over 50 bookazine, you'll find more than 90 pages of advice you can trust on preventing common middle-aged health conditions. Plus, there are tips for improving sleep, diet and exercise essentials, and ways to find balance and nurture happiness, ensuring that these years will be your richest. Learn more.
 
 
HEALTHY RECIPES
 
Fire roasted corn soup
Quinoa cakes
Balsamic feta chicken
 
HEALTH TIP
 
Heat cramps from exercise?
Heat cramps are painful, involuntary muscle spasms that typically occur during heavy exercise in hot environments. You're most likely to get heat cramps in the calf, arm, abdomen and back. Next time you experience heat cramps, here's what to do: 1. Rest briefly and cool down. 2. Drink clear juice or an electrolyte-containing sports drink. 3. Gently stretch and massage the affected muscles. 4. Call your doctor if the cramps don't go away in an hour.
 
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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