In this issue: How to stick to a workout, ease jet lag, get gift ideas, keep skin healthy and more

Manage my newsletter. HOUSECALL Vol. 14, Issue 48 | November 27, 2013 THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES Fitness: Tips for staying motivated Having trouble sticking with your workout? Try these tips to reignite your enthusiasm. Jet lag disorder Flying across multiple time zones disrupts your natural body rhythms, leading to sleep problems and other symptoms. Learn how to put jet lag to rest. EXPERT ANSWERS Blood pressure: Can it be higher in one arm? Generally, a small difference in blood pressure readings between arms isn't a concern. Hydrated skin: Does drinking water help? Understand the role water plays in keeping skin healthy. PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ... Arthritis Mononucleosis Slide show: Guide to portion control for weight loss Cough 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. Mayo Clinic healthy weight pyramid tool Target heart rate calculator NOW BLOGGING Nutrition-wise: Healthy gift ideas for the holidays Gift ideas in short supply? Get inspired with these healthy gift ideas. 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 new guide offers the latest pain management strategies from Mayo Clinic experts, to help you feel better and effectively manage chronic pain. Learn more. HEALTHY RECIPES Split pea soup Turkey or chicken stove-top casserole over toast White chicken chili Pan pizza for two HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK Is indulgence part of a healthy diet? Sure, you know the importance of eating healthy foods. But is there room in a healthy diet for occasional splurges? You bet. Allow yourself an indulgence every now and then. If indulgence is the exception rather than the rule, you'll balance things out over the long term. What's important is that you eat healthy foods most of the time. Need practical advice on diet and exercise? Want creative solutions for stress and other lifestyle issues? Discover even more healthy lifestyle topics at MayoClinic.com. Mayo Clinic is a not-for-profit organization and proceeds from Web advertising help support our mission. Mayo Clinic does not endorse any non-Mayo products and services advertised. Advertising and sponsorship policy Did You Know? Mayo Clinic is a not-for-profit medical institution dedicated to patient care, education and medical research. Proceeds from advertising and the sale of Mayo Clinic books and newsletters support Mayo Clinic's mission. Share our passion for science and health. Please consider a gift to Mayo Clinic. Click here to donate. Connect with Mayo Clinic For more of our reliable health information and tools, visit us at MayoClinic.com. 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, wahdaz.5stepquitsmoking@blogger.com, for Mayo Clinic HOUSECALL. REMOVE me from this list | Add me to this list | Customer service ©2013 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905. All rights reserved.