In this issue: Mammogram guidelines, heart tips, Alzheimer's prevention, hand-washing and more

Need a mammogram? Get Mayo Clinic guidelines. Manage my newsletter.   HOUSECALL Vol. 15, Issue 8 | February 19, 2014   THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES     Mammogram guidelines: What's changed? Get the latest Mayo Clinic mammogram guidelines for breast cancer screening.     Heart disease prevention: Strategies keep your heart healthy   You can avoid heart problems in the future by adopting a healthy lifestyle today. Here are six tips to get you started.           EXPERT ANSWERS   Alzheimer's prevention: Does it exist? Staying physically and mentally fit may be most effective in preventing Alzheimer's. Migraines: Are they triggered by weather changes? Some people who have migraines appear to be more sensitive to changes in the weather.   PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ... Hand-washing: Do's and don'ts Mediterranean diet for heart health Pilates for beginners: Explore the core Medication errors: Cut your risk with these tips     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.   BMI calculator Calorie calculator     NOW BLOGGING   Diet: New weight loss guidelines to help you navigate new year Even a little weight loss can deliver health benefits. Find a diet that appeals to you. Strive for a long-term maintenance plan to keep the weight off.     MAYO CLINIC PRODUCTS & SERVICES   Improve heart health in as little as 10 minutes a day Heart disease is the leading cause of death of both women and men in the United States, but you can learn to prevent it or lessen its severity in most cases. Improving your heart health doesn't really take a lot of time. You can start with as little as 10 minutes a day. Mayo Clinic Healthy Heart for Life! can show you how. Get your copy today!     Living With Cancer Mayo Clinic offers an opportunity for you to connect with medical experts who represent the leading edge in cancer research, prevention and treatment. Subscribe for FREE to Mayo Clinic's e-newsletter, Living With Cancer. Click here to sign up today.     HEALTHY RECIPES   Roasted salmon Lemon or lime glaze for chicken, fish or vegetables Tangy green beans Sweet carrots   HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK   Need a snack? Go nuts! Nuts can be good for your heart. They may lower low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or 'bad,' cholesterol levels. Eating nuts may reduce the risk of developing blood clots that can lead to a heart attack. Try a small handful of nuts every day. Walnuts are rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Almonds, macadamia nuts, hazelnuts and pecans are also very heart healthy. Even peanuts, which are technically not a nut, but a legume, can be good for you. Of course, choosing nuts coated in chocolate, sugar or salt may cancel out their heart-healthy benefits.   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     Help us find the answers Support Mayo Clinic; donate now. Your support changes lives.     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.