Discover surprising causes of bad breath.
Manage my newsletter.
 
HOUSECALL Mayo Clinic is ranked #1 in the nation.
Vol. 20, Issue 31 | April 15, 2018
 
THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES  
 
What are superbugs and how can I protect myself from infection?
"Superbugs" are strains of bacteria that are resistant to the majority of antibiotics. These include the resistant bacteria that cause pneumonia, urinary tract infections and skin infections.
 
 
Slide show: Choose the right foods for weight control  
Choosing low-calorie-density foods is a great weight-control strategy. You feel full on more food for fewer calories.
 
     
 
EXPERT ANSWERS
 
Alzheimer's prevention: Is it possible?
Staying physically and mentally fit could be the key to lowering your risk for Alzheimer's. See what the research says.
Long-acting beta agonists for asthma: Should I stop taking them?
Understand the benefits and risks of these asthma medications.
Valerian: A safe and effective herbal sleep aid?
If you have insomnia and are thinking about trying a valerian supplement to catch some z's, here are some things to consider.
 
PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ...
Morgellons disease: An unexplained skin condition
Testicular cancer
Muscular dystrophy
Fruit recipes
 
 
TRUSTED HEALTH TOOLS
 
Use our Symptom Checker to explore possible causes of your symptoms based upon Mayo Clinic's patient care experience.
 
Use these simple calculators and self-assessments for personalized health tips.
 
BMI calculator
Mayo Clinic healthy weight pyramid
 
 
MAYO CLINIC PRODUCTS & SERVICES
 
Prevent, treat and manage over 100 conditions from home
Medicine costs money; self-treatment and home remedies save money. With the Mayo Clinic Book of Home Remedies, you'll have up-to-date, practical, easy-to-reference information at your fingertips. Stay on top of your health and prevent illness with these self-care tips, and potentially reduce your future medical care expenses. Learn more.
 
 
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
 
Get Tips from People Like You
Can't sleep? Adjusting to a CPAP machine? You're not alone. Ask questions, get answers and receive support on Connect.MayoClinic.org.
 
 
HEALTHY RECIPES
 
Ambrosia with coconut and toasted almonds
Spinach and mushroom frittata
Morning glory muffins
 
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.
 
Advertisement
ADVERTISEMENT
 
Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission.

Advertising & Sponsorship
Policy    |    Opportunities
 
 
Give to Mayo Clinic
A gift to research at Mayo Clinic is a gift of life. Donate now.
 
 
 
Thanks for joining our mailing list, newsletter@newslettercollector.com, for Mayo Clinic HOUSECALL.
 
REMOVE me from this list | Add me to this list | Customer service
 
© 2018 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905. All rights reserved.