In this issue: How to be happy, core exercise, Ebola virus, grape juice vs. wine, shingles and more.

Discover how to start being happier today. Manage my newsletter.   HOUSECALL Vol. 15, Issue 52 | August 4, 2014   THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES     How to be happy: Tips for cultivating contentment Can you learn how to be happy? You bet. Discover greater contentment with these tips.     Core exercises: Why you should strengthen your core muscles   Core exercises strengthen your abs and other core muscles for better balance and stability. Get the facts.           EXPERT ANSWERS   Grape juice: Same heart benefits as wine? Grapes and grape juice contain antioxidants, so you can skip the alcohol and still get many of the same health benefits. Shingles vaccine: Should I get it? The shingles vaccine is recommended for all adults older than age 60.   PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ... Ebola virus and Marburg virus Heatstroke Slide show: How you hear Salad recipes     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.   Mayo Clinic healthy weight pyramid Heart disease risk calculator     NOW BLOGGING   Nutrition-wise: Fruit or vegetable — Do you know the difference? Can you explain the difference between fruits and vegetables? And do you get enough of both in your diet?     MAYO CLINIC PRODUCTS & SERVICES   Discover better health through better weight management With our quick start plan, The Mayo Clinic Diet is designed to help you lose 6 to 10 pounds in as little as two weeks. Then it helps you continue to lose a pound or two each week as you follow the program until you reach your target weight and maintain that weight for life. With step-by-step guidance from Mayo experts, you'll learn to break unhealthy habits and discover a healthier, happier you! Learn more.     HEALTHY RECIPES   Black bean wrap Tuna pita pockets Buffalo chicken salad wrap Chicken quesadillas   HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK   Fruit how to: Blueberry-banana smoothie Want a new way to enjoy fresh fruit? Make your own blueberry-banana smoothie. In a blender, add 2 fresh or frozen bananas, 1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries, and 1 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt. Blend until smooth.   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     Did you know? Mayo Clinic is a not-for-profit medical institution dedicated to patient care, education and medical research. Proceeds from advertising and the sale of Mayo Clinic books and newsletters support Mayo Clinic's mission. Share our passion for science and health. Please consider a gift to Mayo Clinic. Click here to donate.     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.