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VOL. 7, ISSUE 51

December 19, 2006

Dear Subscriber,

With stress, soaring expectations and big bills, the holidays aren't always pretty. A Mayo Clinic pediatrician offers his thoughts on how to create realistic expectations and prevent kids from being overwhelmed. On a lighter note, does the dizzying array of moisturizers on store shelves leave you mystified? Learn how to pick one that's right for you. Plus, take our self-assessment to understand your depression symptoms, and if you're flying soon, see why you need to pay attention to foot swelling.

Happy holidays,

The staff at MayoClinic.com

FEATURED CENTER

Infectious Disease

Viral gastroenteritis

Do you have diarrhea, cramps or nausea? It could be gastroenteritis — or stomach flu.

Antibiotics: Too much of a good thing

Antibiotics are the first line of defense against many infections. But can using them cause more harm than good?

Infectious diseases in the news: What's your risk?

Before you stock up on face masks and duct tape, pause to consider which infectious diseases really pose a threat to your health.

For more information about these topics, visit the Infectious Disease Center.

Books Newsletters

Eat well, lose weight and enjoy better health! The New Mayo Clinic Cookbook, concise edition, is based on the acclaimed Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid. The recipes are dedicated to the pleasures of cooking and the art of eating simply and well. Each recipe is presented using stunning colorful photography. Discover more about this award winning cookbook and learn how to receive a free gift.

Highlights

Parenting solutions for soaring holiday expectations: Editor's note

Create holiday memories your children will cherish. A Mayo Clinic pediatrician offers tips.

Moisturizers 101: The basics of softer skin

Moisturizers do more than treat dry skin. Find out if you need a moisturizer and how to select one that fits your skin-care needs.

Breast cancer prevention: Lifestyle choices and more

Breast cancer is a health risk every woman faces. Take steps to ensure your breast health for now and in the long run.

Prostate cancer screening: Should you get a PSA test?

Prostate cancer screening: Find out if you need the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test.

Heart transplant: A treatment for end-stage heart failure

A heart transplant can help people with advanced heart failure who don't benefit from other treatment options.

Featured Tools

Depression self-assessment

Take this depression self-assessment to help learn whether you have symptoms of depression.

Symptom Checker

Use this Symptom Checker to pinpoint possible causes of your symptoms.

Books Newsletters

A quarter of a million women read Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource each month to protect and enhance their health. Shouldn't you? Try a complimentary issue on us and you'll also receive two bonus special reports on weight control and arthritis. Order now!

Healthy Recipes: Here's To Your Health

Pita wedges with green olive tapenade

New York strip steak with whiskey-mushroom sauce

Garlic mashed potatoes

Baby beets and carrots with dill

Ambrosia with coconut and toasted almonds

For more recipes, visit our Healthy Recipes Center.

Ask A Specialist

Mayo Clinic specialists answer questions from readers

Foot swelling during air travel: What causes it?

Belly-dancing: A good exercise for weight loss?

Lipovarin: Another 'miracle' weight-loss drug?

Disk replacement: An effective treatment for low back pain?

Nasal spray 'addiction': Are you hooked?

Submit your own question to our specialists.

Interactive Tool

Healthy cooking quiz: How sharp are your skills?

Know your way around the kitchen? Test your healthy-cooking know-how.

Health Digest

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

C. difficile

Insomnia

Psoriatic arthritis

Childhood schizophrenia

Alcohol poisoning

For more of our reliable health information and tools, visit us at MayoClinic.com.

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VOL. 7, ISSUE 51 December 19, 2006 Dear Subscriber, With stress, soaring expectations and big bills, the holidays aren't always pretty. A Mayo Clinic pediatrician offers his thoughts on how to create realistic expectations and prevent kids from being overwhelmed. On a lighter note, does the dizzying array of moisturizers on store shelves leave you mystified? Learn how to pick one that's right for you. Plus, take our self-assessment to

understand your depression symptoms, and if you're flying soon, see why you need to pay attention to foot swelling. Happy holidays, The staff at MayoClinic.com FEATURED CENTER Infectious Disease Viral gastroenteritis Do you have diarrhea, cramps or nausea? It could be gastroenteritis — or stomach flu. Antibiotics: Too much of a good thing Antibiotics are the first line of defense against many infections. But can using them cause more harm than good? Infectious diseases in the news: What's your risk? Before you stock up on face masks and duct tape, pause to consider which infectious diseases really pose a threat to your health. For more information about these topics, visit the Infectious Disease Center. Books & Newsletters Eat well, lose weight and enjoy better health! The New Mayo Clinic Cookbook, concise edition, is based on the acclaimed Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid. The recipes are dedicated to the pleasures of cooking and the art of eating simply and well. Each recipe is presented using stunning colorful photography. Discover more about this award winning cookbook and learn how to receive a free gift. Highlights Parenting solutions for soaring holiday expectations: Editor's note Create holiday memories your children will cherish. A Mayo Clinic pediatrician offers tips. Moisturizers 101: The basics of softer skin Moisturizers do more than treat dry skin. Find out if you need a moisturizer and how to select one that fits your skin-care needs. Breast cancer prevention: Lifestyle choices and more Breast cancer is a health risk every woman faces. Take steps to ensure your breast health for now and in the long run. Prostate cancer screening: Should you get a PSA test? Prostate cancer screening:

Find out if you need the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test. Heart transplant: A treatment for end-stage heart failure A heart transplant can help people with advanced heart failure who don't benefit from other treatment options. Featured Tools Depression self-assessment Take this depression self-assessment to help learn whether you have symptoms of depression. Symptom Checker Use this Symptom Checker to pinpoint possible causes of your symptoms. Books & Newsletters

A quarter of a million women read Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource each month to protect and enhance their health. Shouldn't you? Try a complimentary issue on us and you'll also receive two bonus special reports on weight control and arthritis. Order now! Healthy Recipes: Here's To Your Health Pita wedges with green olive tapenade New York strip steak with whiskey-mushroom sauce Garlic mashed potatoes Baby beets and carrots with dill Ambrosia with coconut and toasted almonds For more recipes, visit our Healthy Recipes Center. Ask A Specialist Mayo Clinic specialists answer questions from readers Foot swelling during air travel: What causes it? Belly-dancing: A good exercise for weight loss? Lipovarin: Another 'miracle' weight-loss drug? Disk replacement: An effective treatment for low back pain? Nasal spray 'addiction': Are you hooked? Submit your own question to our specialists. Interactive Tool Healthy cooking quiz: How sharp are your skills? Know your way around the kitchen? Test your healthy-cooking know-how. Health Digest A wrap-up of this week's other new and updated information C. difficile Insomnia Psoriatic arthritis Childhood schizophrenia Alcohol poisoning For more of our reliable health information and tools, visit us at MayoClinic.com. Get updates via RSS. PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE. For questions or comments, please contact Customer Service. Visit the Housecall subscription services page to SUBSCRIBE,

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VOL. 7, ISSUE 51

December 19, 2006

Dear Subscriber,

With stress, soaring expectations and big bills, the holidays aren't always pretty. A Mayo Clinic pediatrician offers his thoughts on how to create realistic expectations and prevent kids from being overwhelmed. On a lighter note, does the dizzying array of moisturizers on store shelves leave you mystified? Learn how to pick one that's right for you. Plus, take our self-assessment to understand your depression symptoms, and if you're flying soon, see why you need to pay attention to foot swelling.

Happy holidays,The staff at MayoClinic.com

FEATURED CENTER

Infectious Disease

Viral gastroenteritisDo you have diarrhea, cramps or nausea? It could be gastroenteritis — or stomach flu.

Antibiotics: Too much of a good thingAntibiotics are the first line of defense against many infections. But can using them cause more harm than good?

Infectious diseases in the news: What's your risk?Before you stock up on face masks and duct tape, pause to consider which infectious diseases really pose a threat to your health.

For more information about these topics, visit the Infectious Disease Center.

Books & Newsletters

Eat well, lose weight and enjoy better health! The New Mayo Clinic Cookbook, concise edition, is based on the acclaimed Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid. The recipes are dedicated to the pleasures of cooking and the art of eating simply and well. Each recipe is presented using stunning colorful photography. Discover more about this award winning cookbook and learn how to receive a free gift.

Highlights

Parenting solutions for soaring holiday expectations: Editor's noteCreate holiday memories your children will cherish. A Mayo Clinic pediatrician offers tips.

Moisturizers 101: The basics of softer skinMoisturizers do more than treat dry skin. Find out if you need a moisturizer and how to select one that fits your skin-care needs.

Breast cancer prevention: Lifestyle choices and moreBreast cancer is a health risk every woman faces. Take steps to ensure your breast health for now and in the long run.

Prostate cancer screening: Should you get a PSA test?Prostate cancer screening: Find out if you need the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test.

Heart transplant: A treatment for end-stage heart failureA heart transplant can help people with advanced heart failure who don't benefit from other treatment options.

Featured Tools

Depression self-assessmentTake this depression self-assessment to help learn whether you have symptoms of depression.

Symptom CheckerUse this Symptom Checker to pinpoint possible causes of your symptoms.

Books & Newsletters

A quarter of a million women read Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource each month to protect and enhance their health. Shouldn't you? Try a complimentary issue on us and you'll also receive two bonus special reports on weight control and arthritis. Order now!

Healthy Recipes: Here's To Your Health

Pita wedges with green olive tapenade

New York strip steak with whiskey-mushroom sauce

Garlic mashed potatoes

Baby beets and carrots with dill

Ambrosia with coconut and toasted almonds

For more recipes, visit our Healthy Recipes Center.

Ask A Specialist

Mayo Clinic specialists answer questions from readers

Foot swelling during air travel: What causes it?

Belly-dancing: A good exercise for weight loss?

Lipovarin: Another 'miracle' weight-loss drug?

Disk replacement: An effective treatment for low back pain?

Nasal spray 'addiction': Are you hooked?

Submit your own question to our specialists.

Interactive Tool

Healthy cooking quiz: How sharp are your skills?Know your way around the kitchen? Test your healthy-cooking know-how.

Health Digest

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

C. difficile

Insomnia

Psoriatic arthritis

Childhood schizophrenia

Alcohol poisoning

For more of our reliable health information and tools, visit us at MayoClinic.com.

Get updates via RSS.

PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE.For questions or comments, please contact Customer Service.

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Copyright 2006 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905. All rights reserved.

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