In this issue: Belly fat in men, pumpkin ideas, ovaries and dementia, common skin rashes and more.

Men and belly fat: That spare tire can be dangerous. Manage my newsletter.   HOUSECALL Vol. 15, Issue 71 | October 9, 2014   THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES     Hepatitis C and baby boomers Millions of baby boomers have the hepatitis C virus and don't know it. Highly effective treatment is available, so get tested.     Belly fat in men: Why weight loss matters   Guys, carrying extra weight around your middle can be risky. Find out how much belly fat is too much and how to get rid of it.           EXPERT ANSWERS   Food allergies and asthma: Is there a connection? It's common for people with food allergies to have asthma as well. Find out more. Ovary removal (oophorectomy): A risk factor for dementia? More research is needed, but ovary removal dramatically lowers estrogen, which may protect your brain.   PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ... Slide show: Common skin rashes Walking shoes: Features and fit that keep you moving Down syndrome Stress management: Examine your stress reaction     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.   Heart disease risk calculator Mayo Clinic healthy weight pyramid     NOW BLOGGING   Nutrition-wise: Pumpkins are good for more than carving Pumpkins are much more than decorations. They're delicious when roasted and are packed with nutrients.     MAYO CLINIC PRODUCTS & SERVICES   Mayo Clinic Health Letter Get your risk-free trial issue of America's favorite health letter, plus a free special report.     Getting better sleep Everyone has occasional trouble sleeping. See what it takes to get better sleep.     HEALTHY RECIPES   Roasted turkey Cranberry orange glaze Citrus salad Spiced carrot raisin bread   HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK   Considering a complementary treatment? If you're considering any type of complementary treatment, follow this checklist: 1. Gather information about the treatment. Look for websites that use qualified health professionals to create and review the information. 2. Find and evaluate treatment providers. Ask your doctor for a referral. 3. Check your attitude. Learn to be open-minded and skeptical at the same time. 4. Discuss your choices with your doctor.   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.   Mayo Clinic is a not-for-profit organization. Proceeds from website advertising help support our mission. Mayo Clinic does not endorse any non-Mayo products and services. Advertising & Sponsorship Policy    |    Opportunities     Create hope and healing Create hope and healing with a gift to Mayo Clinic. Mayo Clinic is a nonprofit organization, and every dollar of your gift goes to funding the lifesaving research, outstanding patient care and critical medical education our patients and their families will be counting on this year. Please consider making a gift today.     Connect with Mayo Clinic For more of our reliable health information and tools, visit us at MayoClinic.org. Or add us to your social network!   Like us on Facebook Follow on Twitter Follow on Pinterest   Watch on YouTube Patient Stories View More Newsletters       Thanks for joining our mailing list, sononui.cancer@blogger.com, for Mayo Clinic HOUSECALL.   REMOVE me from this list | Add me to this list | Customer service   © 2014 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905. All rights reserved.