In this issue: Menopause relief, end-of-life care, thirdhand smoke, email interruptions and more.

Is menopause hormone therapy right for you? Manage my newsletter.   HOUSECALL Vol. 15, Issue 47 | July 17, 2014   THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES     Menopause hormone therapy: Pros and cons Hormone therapy can provide effective relief from menopause symptoms. Talk with your doctor to weigh your personal risks and benefits.     End of life: Caring for a dying loved one   When the end of life is approaching for a loved one, you might not feel prepared. Learn what to expect and how you can make the person more comfortable.           EXPERT ANSWERS   Thirdhand smoke: What are the dangers to nonsmokers? Toxic tobacco residue clings to walls, carpets, clothes, cars and other surfaces. Normal weight obesity: A hidden health risk? You can have a normal weight, but if your body fat percentage is high enough, you may be considered obese.   PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ... Eat well to control cholesterol Osteomalacia Symptoms of eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders Slide show: Back exercises in 15 minutes a day     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.   Calorie calculator LDL cholesterol calculator     NOW BLOGGING   Stress: Put email in its place to safeguard focus and productivity Stop email and other digital intrusions from fragmenting your day and destroying your concentration.     MAYO CLINIC PRODUCTS & SERVICES   Relief for America's epidemic of indigestion Did you know 1 in 3 Americans regularly experiences some type of digestive difficulty — such as heartburn, gas, stomach acid, constipation or a serious digestive disease such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis? Without a doubt, digestive problems are a day-to-day concern. Fortunately, Mayo Clinic can provide answers with Mayo Clinic on Digestive Health. Learn more.     HEALTHY RECIPES   Grilled pork fajitas Black bean cakes Mango tango salad Whole-grain banana bread   HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK   Want whiter teeth? If your pearly whites are dulled by surface stains, a whitening toothpaste may help lighten your teeth slightly. A whitening toothpaste can't change the natural color of your teeth, however. For more noticeable results, ask your dentist about tooth-whitening bleaches.   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.