Asbestos lung cancer Newsletter: In this issue: Seasonal blues, tips for cooking fish, hula hoop workout, blister first aid and more.

Monday, February 16, 2015

In this issue: Seasonal blues, tips for cooking fish, hula hoop workout, blister first aid and more.


THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
Is this snowy season causing a case of the "winter blues" that you have to tough out? Or could it be seasonal affective disorder (SAD)?


Antibiotics: Misuse puts you and others at risk
Did you know that antibiotics can't treat colds or the flu? Find out why these drugs don't help certain infections.

EXPERT ANSWERS

Weighted hula hoops: Hoopla or good exercise?

Believe it or not, hula hooping can help you meet your exercise goals and provide aerobic activity.

Paced breathing: Can it help with hot flashes?

Taking slow, smooth and deep breaths may help reduce hot flashes, lower blood pressure and make you feel more relaxed.

PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ...

	Slide show: Tips for cooking fish
	Video: Smoking — Anatomy of nicotine addiction
	Blisters: First aid
	Job satisfaction: How to make work more rewarding

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
	BMI calculator

NOW BLOGGING

Nutrition-wise: When you crave a savory taste, you want umami

Umami, often described as a meaty taste sensation, is actually the fifth flavor. See which foods it's in and how it can enhance dishes.

MAYO CLINIC PRODUCTS & SERVICES

Adopt some healthy new habits for 2015

The Mayo Clinic Diet is designed to help you lose 6 to 10 lbs. in two weeks. You'll learn which five habits to add and which five habits to break to start losing weight.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

Mayo Clinic Going Gluten-Free

Making a lifestyle change isn't easy. This new book offers the science-based guidance you need if you have considered going gluten-free. Get tips and advice from Mayo Clinic gastroenterologists and experts to help you through the journey.

HEALTHY RECIPES

	Pasta with grilled chicken, white beans and mushrooms
	Baked ziti with vegetables
	Prawns puttanesca
	Spinach mushroom frittata

HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK

Walking for fitness: Overcoming setbacks

Don't give up if your walking program goes off track. Get back in the game with these four tips: 1. Stop beating yourself up. Shrug it off as a temporary setback, even if it happens more than once. 2. Re-evaluate your goals. Make sure your goals are neither too hard nor too easy. 3. Get going. Just do some form of exercise today, even if it's only for 15 minutes. 4. Keep planning. Figure out ways to fit in a walk even if you're going on a trip, working overtime or juggling family duties.

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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