In this issue: Easy ways to meditate, women's heart health tips, probiotics in your diet and more.

Ladies, get tips on keeping your heart healthy. Manage my newsletter.   HOUSECALL Mayo Clinic named America's #1 Best Hospital by U.S. News & World Report Vol. 16, Issue 11 | February 5, 2015   THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES     Heart disease in women: Understand symptoms and risk factors Tomorrow is National Wear Red Day, which raises awareness about heart disease in women. Discover ways you can protect your heart.     Meditation: A simple, fast way to reduce stress   To wipe away the day's stress, try meditation. It's easier than you think. Here are some quick tips to restore your calm, no matter where you are.           EXPERT ANSWERS   Are probiotics and prebiotics important for health? Probiotics are "good" bacteria that may help treat or prevent illness. Should they be part of your diet? Plugged ears: What is the remedy? Plugged ears when you have a cold is usually a mild, temporary problem. Learn about possible causes and treatments.   PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ... Frostbite: First aid Personal health record: A tool for managing your health Erectile dysfunction Video: Abdominal crunch     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.   Mayo Clinic healthy weight pyramid Calorie calculator     NOW BLOGGING   Stress: Recognize the high cost of trying to do it all Blazing a trail personally or professionally? Watch out for signs that you're on the road to burnout or worse.     MAYO CLINIC PRODUCTS & SERVICES   A new perspective on Alzheimer's Mayo Clinic on Alzheimer's Disease is based on the patient care experience and research at Mayo Clinic. The book brings you the latest, most effective treatment approaches we know and is a must-read for every caregiver. Learn more.     The Mayo Clinic Diet online Designed to help you lose 6 to 10 lbs. in 2 weeks! Start with a personalized diet profile now.     HEALTHY RECIPES   Chicken Caesar pitas Pineapple chicken stir-fry Chicken and coleslaw wrap Chicken quesadillas   HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK   Tips to prevent dandruff In addition to regular shampooing, try these steps to reduce your risk of dandruff: 1. Manage stress. It can trigger dandruff or make it worse. 2. Cut back on hair sprays, styling gels and mousses. They can build up on your hair and scalp, making them oilier. 3. Eat a healthy diet. Nutrients such as zinc, B vitamins and essential fatty acids may help prevent dandruff.   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   © 2015 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905. All rights reserved.