In this issue: Good-for-you carbs, cancer myths, exercise and insomnia, chronic fatigue and more.

Not all carbs are bad. See why your body needs them. Manage my newsletter.   HOUSECALL Vol. 15, Issue 45 | July 10, 2014   THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES     Carbohydrates: How carbs fit into a healthy diet Carbohydrates have numerous health benefits. In fact, your body needs them to function. But some carbs may be better for you than others.     Cancer causes: Popular myths about the causes of cancer   Myths about secret cancer causes may lead you to worry about your own health and the health of your family. Before you panic, take a look at the facts.           EXPERT ANSWERS   Ginkgo biloba: Can it prevent memory loss? Ginkgo biloba is said to prevent memory loss, but study results suggest otherwise. Late-day exercise: Can it cause insomnia? For some people, exercising within a few hours of bedtime may cause problems getting to sleep.   PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ... Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) Chronic fatigue syndrome Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease Fitness program: 5 steps to get started     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.   LDL cholesterol calculator BMI calculator     NOW BLOGGING   Nutrition-wise: Savvy salads ideas for summer Take advantage of summer fruits and vegetables, and try these tips for creating tempting salads.     MAYO CLINIC PRODUCTS & SERVICES   Control fibromyalgia with a three-step action plan Fibromyalgia can severely impact the quality of your life. When you are looking for help to manage the symptoms, it can be confusing if you don't have the information you need. This DVD, Mayo Clinic Wellness Solutions for Fibromyalgia, can help you sort out effective therapies available from traditional medicine and alternative health. See what you can do to manage fibromyalgia now.     HEALTHY RECIPES   Baked blueberry French toast Lean country-style breakfast sausage Spinach mushroom frittata Cranberry-walnut oatmeal   HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK   Spice up your cooking Healthy eating doesn't have to be boring or tiresome. Flavorful food combinations, new cooking ideas and an inventive spirit can add pizazz to your meals and snacks, and keep you motivated to meet your goals for healthy eating. For starters, jazz up your cooking by using herbs and spices to add color, taste and aroma. Add cilantro to rice or bean dishes. Sprinkle rosemary on roasted potatoes, cubed squash (or other veggies) or grilled meats. Add freshly chopped chives to omelets or pasta salads.   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.