In this issue: Relaxation tips, tap vs. bottled water, weight-loss scents, bladder matters and more.

Learn easy ways to relax and reduce stress. Manage my newsletter.   HOUSECALL Mayo Clinic named America's #1 Best Hospital by U.S. News & World Report Vol. 16, Issue 8 | January 26, 2015   THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES     Relaxation techniques: Try these steps to reduce stress Lessening stress can bring more calm into your life. By learning to relax, you can cope with everyday annoyances and more.     Bladder control problems in women: Lifestyle strategies for relief   Bladder issues can be both uncomfortable and embarrassing. What can you do? Try these tips that don't involve medication or surgery.           EXPERT ANSWERS   Do scent-based weight-loss products work? Scent-based weight-loss products claim to decrease appetite, but the proof is slim. Tap water or bottled water: Which is better? Drinking tap water is less expensive, but is it as safe as drinking bottled water?   PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ... Cough Male hypogonadism Understanding the role of diet in MPA or GPA Video: Standing stretches for the workplace     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 Heart disease risk calculator     NOW BLOGGING   Nutrition-wise: Heavy coffee consumption — risky in younger adults? If you regularly drink more than 4 cups of coffee a day, you may want to take note of a report on heavy coffee consumption and risk of early death.     MAYO CLINIC PRODUCTS & SERVICES   Reliable information for a healthier life Great news! Start a healthier you with a trial issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter. As an added bonus, we'll send you a complimentary special report on arthritis. Get started now!     HEALTHY RECIPES   Hot ham and cheese sandwiches with mushrooms Chicken sliders Avocado dip Smoked trout spread   HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK   Bedtime routines: Not just for babies Start a relaxing bedtime routine. Do the same things each night to tell your body it's time to wind down. This may include taking a warm bath or shower, reading a book or listening to soothing music. Relaxing activities done with lowered lights can help ease the transition between wakefulness and sleep.   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     Help us find the answers Support Mayo Clinic; donate now. Your support changes lives.     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   © 2015 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905. All rights reserved.