In this issue: Top foods for healthy skin, back pain, earwax overload, slow metabolism and more.

Is your job taking a toll on your back? Manage my newsletter.   HOUSECALL Mayo Clinic named America's #1 Best Hospital by U.S. News & World Report Vol. 16, Issue 26 | March 30, 2015   THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES     Back pain at work: Preventing pain and injury Back pain can strike whether you sit at a desk all day or lift heavy items. Discover possible causes and how to avoid back pain at your job.     Rheumatoid arthritis   Unlike the wear-and-tear damage of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis affects the lining of your joints, causing a painful swelling.           EXPERT ANSWERS   Foods for healthy skin: Top picks Foods rich in antioxidants seem to help protect skin. What should you add to your plate? Slow metabolism: Is it to blame for weight gain? A slow metabolism is rare, and it's usually not what's behind being overweight or obese. Find out what's responsible.   PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ... Earwax blockage Treating GPA and MPA: What are the options? Shortness of breath Preventing diabetic macular edema     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   Stress: Wealth doesn't come with a no-stress guarantee Money may buy comfort, even luxury, but it can't buy serenity.     MAYO CLINIC PRODUCTS & SERVICES   Try Mayo Clinic Health Letter today and get a free special report Don't miss this special offer. We'll send you a risk-free issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter, America's favorite health newsletter, developed by Mayo Clinic doctors. As a bonus gift, we'll send you a free special report on arthritis. With this report, discover how you can reduce pain, overcome obstacles and lead an active life. Order now!     HEALTHY RECIPES   Rolled ham and Swiss omelet Roasted asparagus and wild mushrooms Cinnamon rolls Citrus salad   HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK   Try these quick, fun breakfast options Don't skip breakfast, even if it's become a bore. Change it up, instead. People who eat breakfast tend to have better concentration and lower cholesterol. If you're tired of the same old cereal, try these healthy breakfasts. 1. A whole-wheat pita stuffed with hard-boiled eggs. 2. Leftover vegetable pizza. 3. A tortilla filled with vegetables, salsa and low-fat shredded cheese. 4. A smoothie blended from exotic fruits, some low-fat yogurt and a spoonful of wheat germ. 5. Whole-wheat crackers with low-fat cheese or peanut butter.   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   © 2015 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905. All rights reserved.