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VOL. 8, ISSUE 47

November 20, 2007

Dear Subscriber,

If you're visiting aging parents or relatives for the holidays, it's a perfect time to check up on how they're doing. Are they eating well and taking care of themselves? Are they in good spirits? Are they having trouble getting around? Learn what to do if you have concerns. Also this week, listen to our new podcast on chemotherapy side effects, enjoy our tasty choices for leftover turkey, and with the holiday party season approaching, take our alcohol self-assessment to see if your drinking habits are healthy.

Happy Thanksgiving,

The team at MayoClinic.com

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Learn how to say noDiscover why saying no may be the single most important strategy you can use for stress relief.

Problem solving: Find solutions for your stressorsProblem solving is a potent tool for beating stress. Here's how to put it to work for you.

Stress management in the face of changeEven if you've got your stress under control, life changes can trigger it all over again. Learn to manage stress amidst change.

For more information about these topics, visit the Stress Center.

Highlights

Tai chi: Improved stress reduction, balance, agility for allWith gentle movements and focused breathing, tai chi reduces stress and anxiety and increases flexibility and balance. Find out how to get started.

Aging parents: 5 warning signs of health problemsIt's hard to gauge your aging parents' health when you live far away. Here's what to watch for when you're home for the holidays.

Drug allergy: Watching for unexpected reactions to medicationsDrug allergy, like an allergy to pollen or peanuts, is a faulty reaction of your immune system that can have serious medical consequences.

Marriage counseling: Working through relationship problemsNo relationship is perfect. When you and your partner can't resolve differences on your own, it may be time to seek marriage counseling.

Herbal supplements: What to know before you buyNew regulations should lead to safer herbal supplements, but that doesn't mean they're risk-free. Be a wise consumer. Know the facts before you buy.

Now Podcasting

Chemotherapy side effects: What to expectA Mayo Clinic cancer specialist discusses common chemotherapy side effects.

Featured Tools

Alcohol use self-assessment: Rate your drinking habitsAnswer a few questions to learn more about your alcohol use, understand possible risks and explore solutions for drinking problems.Symptom CheckerUse this Symptom Checker to pinpoint possible causes of your symptoms.

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Healthy Recipes: Tasty Turkey Leftovers

Hearty turkey chili

Turkey club sandwich

Turkey potpie with baby vegetables

Turkey or chicken stove-top casserole over toast

For more recipes, visit our Healthy Recipes Center.

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Ask A Specialist

Mayo Clinic specialists answer questions from readers

Diet soda: Is it bad for you? Albuterol side effects in kids: What's normal? Stevia: Is it available in the United States? Glucosamine: Does it affect blood sugar? Carotid bruit: What causes it?

Submit your own question to our specialists.

Treatment Decisions

ACL injury guideExplore treatment options for a torn anterior cruciate ligament.

Health Digest

A wrap-up of this week's other new and updated information

Bone marrow biopsy and aspiration Potty training: How to get the job done Hiatal hernia Gout Raynaud's disease

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