Asbestos lung cancer Newsletter: In this issue: Caffeine routine, hot yoga, sleep and back pain, back-to-school vaccines and more.

Monday, August 10, 2015

In this issue: Caffeine routine, hot yoga, sleep and back pain, back-to-school vaccines and more.


THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES

Caffeine: How much is too much?
Each day, millions of people rely on caffeine to feel more awake and focused. Are you consuming more than you should?


Vaccines: Keep your child's shots on track
Along with new pencils and notebooks, your child may need certain shots before heading back to school. Are his or her vaccines up to date?

EXPERT ANSWERS

What is hot yoga?

Performed in a heated studio, this intense form of yoga isn't for everyone.

Smoking and rheumatoid arthritis: What's the risk?

For some people at risk for rheumatoid arthritis, smoking may activate the disease and worsen symptoms.

PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ...

	Guide to types of weight-loss surgery
	Slide show: Sleeping positions that reduce back pain
	Video: Modified push-up
	Brain tumor

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

Pregnancy and you: Inducing labor: Good, bad and questionable reasons for induction

Inducing labor is a serious decision. So why is it sometimes done for superficial reasons?

MAYO CLINIC PRODUCTS & SERVICES

Pain management strategies from Mayo Clinic

As the field of pain medicine continues to advance, so does our knowledge. That's why we've introduced our second edition of Mayo Clinic Guide to Pain Relief. This guide offers the latest pain management strategies from Mayo Clinic experts to help you feel better and effectively manage chronic pain. Learn more.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

Free, live webinar — brain tumors in adults

On August 13 at noon CST, join Mayo Clinic neurosurgeon Ian Parney, MD, PhD, and neurologist Alyx Porter, MD, to discuss the diagnosis, management, treatment and recovery associated with adult brain tumors. Participate in a question and answer session following the presentation. Register here.

HEALTHY RECIPES

	Beef and vegetable kebabs with brown rice
	Pineapple chicken salad with balsamic vinaigrette
	Cold potato-leek soup (vichyssoise)
	Fruited rice pudding

HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK

Stay healthy by making friends

Strong relationships with your partner, friends and other loved ones can motivate you to take good care of yourself. These relationships can also be an important buffer from the stresses of everyday life. Take time to nurture your relationships, starting today.

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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