In this issue: Stress and MS, taming your salt habit, walking for weight loss and more

Manage my newsletter. HOUSECALL Vol. 14, Issue 50 | December 11, 2013 THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES Dealing with stress when you have MS Living with MS can be stressful. Making certain lifestyle changes can help ease stress and make it easier to cope. Sodium: How to tame your salt habit Getting too much sodium can raise your blood pressure and cause other health problems. See how to cut back on salt. EXPERT ANSWERS Walking: Is it enough for weight loss? Walking may help you lose weight, but it may be even more important in helping you keep the weight off for the long term. Is there a multiple sclerosis diet? If you have been diagnosed with MS, find out if there is a special diet you should follow. PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ... Video: How to choose a fitness ball TMJ disorders Alzheimer's: When to stop driving Slide show: Age-related vision problems 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. Prostate symptoms self-assessment Migraine self-assessment NOW BLOGGING Stress: How will you spend your 1,440 minutes today? You can't eliminate stress and you can't add minutes to your day, but you can make smarter choices about what is deserving of your time. MAYO CLINIC PRODUCTS & SERVICES Understanding, treating and living well with arthritis Today's arthritis options are more effective than ever before, and understanding the condition is key to controlling it. In our new book, Mayo Clinic on Arthritis, you'll discover better medications, improved treatments and self-care tips. This practical knowledge can help you explore your best treatment strategies for leading an active life. Learn more. HEALTHY RECIPES Poached pears Lemon rice with golden raisins and almonds Pork medallions with herbes de Provence Lima bean ragout with tomatoes and thyme HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK Traveling? Pack for a workout Exercise doesn't need to go by the wayside when you're traveling. Before you leave, call your hotel and ask about on-site or nearby fitness facilities or equipment, such as treadmills, weight machines, running tracks, pools, tennis courts and outdoor trails. Then pack accordingly. Also consider keeping these things in your suitcase: athletic shoes, a jump-rope and resistance bands. 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 Give to Mayo Clinic A gift to research at Mayo Clinic is a gift of life. Donate now. 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.