In this issue: Frostbite, wrinkle creams, laughter and stress, caffeine content in drinks and more

Manage my newsletter.   HOUSECALL Vol. 15, Issue 2 | January 8, 2014   THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES     Wrinkle creams: Your guide to younger looking skin Do over-the-counter wrinkle creams really reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles?     Stress relief from laughter? It's no joke   Laughter is powerful stress-relief medicine. Discover how to fire up your sense of humor.       EXPERT ANSWERS   Ministroke vs. regular stroke: What's the difference? The term "ministroke" typically refers to a transient ischemic attack. Self-care for the flu Learn how to take care of yourself at home when you have the flu.   PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ... Injury season for snow blowers Caffeine content for coffee, tea, soda and more Earwax blockage Frostbite     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.   Calorie calculator Heart disease risk calculator     NOW BLOGGING   Nutrition-wise: Are sports supplements sabotaging you? If your weight loss has stalled, consider whether your pre- or post-workout snacks are sabotaging your weight-loss efforts.     MAYO CLINIC PRODUCTS & SERVICES   Put this natural healing wisdom to use for your better health You need reliable, easy-to-understand information about complementary and alternative medicine. Mayo Clinic Book of Alternative Medicine explains the various products and practices, guiding you to those that may help treat or prevent disease, and those that may be of no benefit or may be potentially dangerous. Learn more.     Pain Management Advisor Are you dealing with chronic pain? Stay informed of the latest advances in pain management from Mayo Clinic experts with our e-newsletter, Pain Management Advisor. Join this FREE service today.     HEALTHY RECIPES   Cream of wild rice soup Grilled turkey burger Salad greens with pears, fennel and walnuts Rhubarb pecan muffins   HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK   Exercise: Designate an easy day Starting a fitness program? Don't get carried away. Working out too intensely or too often boosts your chances of injury and burnout. Remember to alternate hard workouts with easier ones. And plan time between sessions for your body to rest and recover.   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. Proceeds from website advertising help support our mission. Mayo Clinic does not endorse any non-Mayo products and services. Advertising & Sponsorship Policy    |    Opportunities     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.