In this issue: Diet choices, better memory tips, multigrain vs. whole grain, pet therapy and more.

How do you know which diet is the one for you? Manage my newsletter.   HOUSECALL Mayo Clinic named America's #1 Best Hospital by U.S. News & World Report Vol. 15, Issue 86 | December 1, 2014   THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES     Weight loss: Choosing a diet that's right for you Weight loss is your goal, but which diet will help you get there? Get the skinny on evaluating diet plans.     Office ergonomics: Your how-to guide   Do you sit at a desk for hours at a time? Use this visual ergonomics guide to make your work space more comfortable.           EXPERT ANSWERS   Multigrain vs. whole grain: Which is healthier? Multigrain means more than one grain, while whole grain means the whole kernel is used. Oil of oregano: Can it treat sinusitis? Oregano is thought to have antibacterial and antifungal properties.   PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ... Pet therapy: Man's best friend as healer Video: How to choose resistance tubing Nail fungus Memory loss: 7 tips to improve your memory     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.   Calorie calculator Mayo Clinic healthy weight pyramid     NOW BLOGGING   Nutrition-wise: Tips for preventing holiday weight gain A small holiday weight gain may not seem like a big deal, but people seldom lose the extra pounds. Here are some helpful tips.     MAYO CLINIC PRODUCTS & SERVICES   Understanding Alzheimer's disease Find real help in understanding Alzheimer's disease, how to cope and how to care for a loved one with Alzheimer's. Get valuable medical insight and practical guidance from Mayo Clinic experts with Mayo Clinic on Alzheimer's Disease. Learn more.     The New Mayo Clinic Diet Online Food serving sizes are misleading. The Mayo Clinic Diet will help you keep portions in check, yet still enjoy delicious foods this holiday season.     HEALTHY RECIPES   Rolled ham and Swiss omelet Breakfast burrito Banana-oatmeal hotcakes with spiced maple syrup Strawberry banana milkshake   HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK   Say no, to say yes to less stress Is your plate piled too high with deadlines and obligations? Are you trying to cram too many activities into too little time? If so, you may find stress relief by learning how to say no to others and yes to yourself. Don't make up reasons to get out of an obligation. The truth is always the best way to turn down friends, family members or co-workers. But let them down gently. Compliment their effort while saying that you're unable to commit at this time. It'll soften the blow and keep you in good graces.   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     Did you know? Mayo Clinic is a not-for-profit medical institution dedicated to patient care, education and medical research. Proceeds from advertising and the sale of Mayo Clinic books and newsletters support Mayo Clinic's mission. Share our passion for science and health. Please consider a gift to Mayo Clinic. Click here to donate.     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.