In this issue: Lyme disease, caffeine and weight loss, sugar challenge, relaxation tips and more.

Stay safe outdoors: How to avoid Lyme disease. Manage my newsletter.   HOUSECALL Vol. 15, Issue 28 | May 12, 2014   THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES     Lyme disease Grassy and heavily wooded areas can be home to ticks, which can carry Lyme disease. Get tips on prevention and how to spot the telltale signs.     Water: How much should you drink every day?   Although no single formula fits everyone, knowing more about your body's need for fluids will help you estimate how much water to drink.           EXPERT ANSWERS   Caffeine: Can it help me lose weight? Caffeine may help you lose a little weight, but it also comes with some downsides. Sulfa allergy: Which medications should I avoid? Antibiotics containing sulfonamides can trigger a reaction in some people. Learn which medications are likely to cause problems.   PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ... Relaxation techniques: Try these steps to reduce stress Breast rash Red wine and resveratrol: Good for your heart? Stuttering     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   Nutrition-wise: Sugar challenge: Cut the sweetness for 2 weeks Can you give up added sugar and artificial sweeteners for two weeks? You may never think about sugar the same way again.     MAYO CLINIC PRODUCTS & SERVICES   Try Mayo Clinic Health Letter today and get a free special report Health news you can trust is just a click away! Get the latest medical research results and news from Mayo Clinic health professionals. Mayo Clinic Health Letter is a monthly newsletter loaded with full-color medical illustrations and health tips. Act now and we will send you a risk-free trial issue plus a complimentary special report. It's your #1 source for medical news. Learn more.     HEALTHY RECIPES   Yellow lentils with spinach and ginger Artichokes alla Romana Asparagus with hazelnut gremolata Vegetable and garlic calzone   HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK   Office work: Don't take it sitting down! Finding time to exercise can be a challenge for anyone with a busy schedule. Why not work out while you're at work? Here are five ways to make office exercise part of your routine: 1. Walk or bike to work, get off the bus a few blocks early, or park farther from the door. 2. Look for opportunities to stand. Try a standing desk, or improvise with a high table or counter. 3. Trade your office chair for a fitness ball. 4. Organize a lunchtime walking group. 5. Conduct walking meetings.   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.