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VOL. 8, ISSUE 29

July 17, 2007

Dear Subscriber,

Quitting smoking is hard. If you or a loved one is trying to quit, don't miss our new Quit Smoking Center, which is chock-full of practical, specific tips and offers the lowdown on cigarette alternatives as well as information about patches and medications. Also, learn what 10 symptoms you must not ignore, listen to our new podcast about the heart benefits of omega-3 fatty acids, and get the skinny on weighted hula hoops, plus lots more.

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The team at MayoClinic.com

FEATURED CENTER

Quit Smoking

Smoking cessation: Take it one step at a time

Smoking cessation is a challenge. Here's why it matters, what to expect, and how to stick with it.

Chewing tobacco: Not a risk-free alternative to cigarettes

Do smoking bans have you searching for another way to get your fix? Don't think chewing tobacco is safe just because it doesn't involve smoke.

20 ways to cope with nicotine cravings

Nicotine cravings can be powerful. Fight back with these simple — yet effective — craving busters.

For more information about these topics, visit the Quit Smoking Center.

Highlights

10 symptoms not to ignore

Get familiar with 10 warning signs — some not so obvious — that ought to get your attention, and maybe your doctor's.

Herbal supplements: What to know before you buy

New federal regulations should lead to safer herbal supplements, but that doesn't mean they're safe for everyone. Determine whether such dietary supplements are right for you.

Broken wrist/broken hand

The key to complete healing of a broken wrist or a broken hand is getting your injury looked at and treated promptly.

Hyponatremia

Hyponatremia is an abnormally low concentration of sodium in the blood. One cause is excessive water consumption.

Living wills and advance directives: Tools for medical wishes

Living wills, part of advanced directives, describe your treatment preferences at the end-of-life. Find out what else you can do.

Featured Tools

Slide show: What a newborn really looks like

Newborns are amazing, but they rarely enter the world looking pretty. Take a peek at some real newborns so that you'll know what to expect.

Symptom Checker

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

Now Podcasting

Omega-3 fatty acids: Get the heart health benefits

A Mayo Clinic dietitian explains how you can incorporate omega-3 fatty acids into your diet.

Books Newsletters

Why not take advantage of this special offer? We'll send you a complimentary issue of Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource, America's leading health newsletter for women, along with two special reports on weight control and joint health. You risk nothing. Order your trial issue today!

Healthy Recipes

Penne tossed with cherry tomatoes, asparagus and goat cheese

Chinese-style asparagus

White chicken chili

Nutty berry granola

For more recipes, visit our Healthy Recipes Center.

Ask A Specialist

Mayo Clinic specialists answer questions from readers

Weighted hula hoops: Exercise gimmick or good idea?

Vertical nail ridging: A cause for concern?

Achilles tendinitis: Is ultrasound therapy an effective treatment?

Fibromyalgia treatment: Can Botox injections relieve pain?

Atypical cells: Are they cancer?

Submit your own question to our specialists.

Health Digest

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

Hodgkin's disease

Returning from maternity leave: Tips for working mothers

Interstitial lung disease

Rubella

Gaucher's disease

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

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