In this issue: Easy meditation tips, hearing aids, colon cancer screenings, skin rashes and more

Shake off stress with simple meditation hints. Manage my newsletter.   HOUSECALL Vol. 15, Issue 9 | February 26, 2014   THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES     Meditation: Take a stress-reduction break wherever you are Wipe away the day's stress with these quick and easy ways to meditate, no matter where you are.     Hearing aids: How to choose the right one   Many types of hearing aids exist. So which is best for you?           EXPERT ANSWERS   Colon cancer screening: At what age can you stop? Colon cancer screening may have an upper age limit of effectiveness. What is it? Heart healthy for life: Avoiding heart disease Preventing heart disease begins with small steps. Find out more about maintaining a healthy heart.   PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ... Dietary fats: Know which types to choose Slide show: Common skin rashes Antibiotics: Misuse puts you and others at risk Heart Health at Mayo Clinic     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.   Heart disease risk calculator Mayo Clinic healthy weight pyramid     NOW BLOGGING   Stress: Caretakers: Your needs matter too Caring for an ill loved one can be rewarding, as well as physically and emotionally exhausting. Here are some tips to help you cope.     MAYO CLINIC PRODUCTS & SERVICES   Try Mayo Clinic Health Letter today and get two free special reports Don't miss this special offer. We'll send you a risk-free issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter, America's favorite health newsletter, developed by Mayo Clinic doctors. As a bonus gift, we'll send you two free special reports on weight control and arthritis. Learn six ways to lose weight safely and permanently, and see which alternative treatments could help your arthritis. Order now!     HEALTHY RECIPES   Italian flags (tomato and mozzarella salad) Barley and roasted tomato risotto Tossed greens with pasta, fruit and balsamic vinaigrette Berries marinated in balsamic vinegar   HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK   Do you need sunscreen in the winter? You bet! It's as easy to get sunburned in winter as in summer. Snow reflects the sun's rays, so sunburn is possible even if you're cold. When you're outdoors in the winter, wear sunscreen on any exposed areas. Use lip balm that contains sunscreen, too.   Need practical advice on diet and exercise? Want creative solutions for stress and other lifestyle issues? Discover even more healthy lifestyle topics at MayoClinic.org.   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     Create hope and healing Create hope and healing with a gift to Mayo Clinic. Mayo Clinic is a nonprofit organization, and every dollar of your gift goes to funding the lifesaving research, outstanding patient care and critical medical education our patients and their families will be counting on this year. Please consider making a gift today.     Connect with Mayo Clinic For more of our reliable health information and tools, visit us at MayoClinic.org. 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   © 2014 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905. All rights reserved.