In this issue: Going vegetarian, working out with weights, relieving a stuffy nose and more.

Will you miss out on nutrients by going vegetarian? Manage my newsletter.   HOUSECALL Mayo Clinic named America's #1 Best Hospital by U.S. News & World Report Vol. 16, Issue 29 | April 9, 2015   THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES     Vegetarian diet: How to get the best nutrition Going vegetarian means excluding certain foods. But you can still get the nutrients you need from other sources. Use this helpful guide.     Dense breast tissue: What it means to have dense breasts   If a recent mammogram showed you have dense breast tissue, you may wonder what this means for your breast cancer risk. Get the facts.           EXPERT ANSWERS   Natural acne treatment: What's most effective? From aloe vera to zinc, find out if any natural treatments can give you clearer skin. Strength training sets: How many for best results? Wondering about workouts with weights? One set of strength training exercises is generally as effective as multiple sets.   PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ... Nasal congestion Sprain: First aid Secondhand smoke: Avoid dangers in the air Testosterone therapy: Potential benefits and risks as you age     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   Stress: Learn how to make the odds work for you While you're waiting for a lucky break, look for ways to shift the odds in your favor.     MAYO CLINIC PRODUCTS & SERVICES   Reduce the impact of stress on your health Have you ever driven several miles without noticing anything on the road or read a page in a book without registering any of it? Do the day's worries and disappointments crowd your mind as you're trying to fall asleep at night? Mayo Clinic Guide to Stress-Free Living provides practical skills to help you find joy, peace and contentment in your life. Learn more.     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   Cream of wild rice soup Roasted turkey with balsamic sauce Brown rice pilaf Warm chocolate souffles   HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK   Are energy drinks bull? Thanks to a large amount of sugar and caffeine, energy drinks might give you a temporary energy boost. But too much sugar from energy drinks can add extra pounds. And too much caffeine can cause adverse side effects, such as nervousness, stomach upset, irritability, increased heart rate and insomnia. There are better ways to boost your energy. For example, get enough sleep, exercise regularly and eat a healthy diet.   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.