In this issue: 5K run tips for beginners, kidney donation, adult ADHD, dark eye circles and more.

Get tips on prepping for a 5K walk or run. Manage my newsletter.   HOUSECALL Vol. 15, Issue 22 | April 21, 2014   THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES     5K run: 7-week training schedule for beginners Doing a 5K run or walk can add a new level of challenge to your exercise program. This training schedule can help you make it to race day.     Sexual health and aging: Keep the passion alive   Sexual health is important at any age. Find out how aging can affect sexuality and what you and your partner can do to adapt.           EXPERT ANSWERS   Kidney donation: Are there long-term risks? There's little long-term risk for kidney donation, provided you're carefully screened beforehand. What are the signs and symptoms of ADHD in adults? Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) includes a pattern of inattention and hyperactive-impulsive behavior.   PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ... Slide show: Add antioxidants to your diet Gastric bypass surgery Clinical trials: A chance to try new therapies Dark circles under eyes     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 LDL cholesterol calculator     NOW BLOGGING   Nutrition-wise: A bright light in the obesity statistics What factors contributed to the decline in obesity among low-income preschoolers from 2008 through 2011? And what can we learn from this trend?     MAYO CLINIC PRODUCTS & SERVICES   Understanding Alzheimer's disease Find real help in understanding Alzheimer's disease, how to cope and how to care for a loved one with Alzheimer's. Get valuable medical insight and practical guidance from Mayo Clinic experts with this new book, Mayo Clinic on Alzheimer's Disease. Learn more.     Controlling Your Diabetes Get medical insight from the diabetes experts at Mayo Clinic with this FREE weekly e-newsletter, Controlling Your Diabetes. Join today.     HEALTHY RECIPES   Fettuccine with Swiss chard and mushrooms Braised kale with cherry tomatoes Sesame-crusted tofu Peach floats   HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK   Veggie tip: Vegetable pita pockets Want a new way to enjoy fresh vegetables? Make your own vegetable pita pockets. In a small bowl, add cauliflower and broccoli florets, sliced green onions, diced tomatoes and cucumbers, and 1 1/2 teaspoons low-fat buttermilk or ranch salad dressing. Cut 1 whole-wheat pita bread in half and fill each half with the vegetable mixture and 1 tablespoon crumbled feta cheese. Warm in the microwave for about 40 seconds.   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     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.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.