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Vol. 20, Issue 104 | December 26, 2019
 
THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES  
 
Stress and high blood pressure: What's the connection?
Tense situations can cause your blood pressure to spike for a short while. Learn how relaxation and exercise can help you tame tension and improve your numbers.
 
 
Understanding pain  
Pain can take many forms, whether it's the smart of a burn, the daily soreness of arthritis or a throbbing headache. Discover the science behind why you hurt.
 
     
 
EXPERT ANSWERS
 
Weight-loss hypnosis: Does it work?
Hypnosis might be another tool to help you drop unwanted pounds, but don't forget the basics of diet and exercise.
HPV infection: How does it cause cervical cancer?
In a small number of women, the human papillomavirus (HPV) survives for years. Learn how this can eventually lead to cancer.
 
PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ...
Video: Winter skin care
Pseudobulbar affect
Vasovagal syncope
Exercise-induced asthma
Chest pain: First aid
 
 
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Take control of chronic pain
Don't put up with pain for one more day! Get the information you need to help you successfully manage persistent pain. The Mayo Clinic Guide to Pain Relief offers the latest treatments and therapies available to help you to feel better and live a more active, comfortable life. Take control today! Learn how.
 
 
Adopt some healthy new habits for 2020
The Mayo Clinic Diet is designed to help you lose 6 to 10 pounds in two weeks. You'll learn which five habits to add and which five habits to break to start losing weight.
 
 
HEALTHY RECIPES
 
Salad greens with acorn squash
Jamaican barbecued pork tenderloin
Creole-style black-eyed peas
 
HEALTH TIP
 
Too sick to exercise?
The common cold doesn't have to keep you on the sidelines. Mild to moderate exercise is usually OK if your symptoms are all above the neck, such as a runny nose, nasal congestion, sneezing or minor sore throat. However, if your symptoms are below the neck, such as chest congestion, a hacking cough or upset stomach, delay your workout. And don't exercise if you have a fever, fatigue or widespread muscle aches.
 
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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