In this issue: Tips for less stress, hot flashes, back pain at night, weight-loss prep and more.

Serenity now: Find stress relief with these tips. Manage my newsletter.   HOUSECALL Mayo Clinic named America's #1 Best Hospital by U.S. News & World Report Vol. 15, Issue 74 | October 20, 2014   THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES     Stress relievers: Tips to tame stress Stress relievers can help restore calm to your chaotic life. When the pressure gets to be too much, try these tips for quick relief.     Senior health: How to prevent and detect malnutrition   Older adults are at risk of nutrition problems. Learn the warning signs and how to ensure they have a healthy diet.           EXPERT ANSWERS   Hot flashes: Manage without medication? You may be able to manage hot flashes by making some changes, such as dressing in layers and relaxing. Fluzone High-Dose: How is it different? Get the facts on this flu vaccine for older people, including possible side effects.   PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ... What are eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders (EGIDs)? Erectile dysfunction Slide show: Sleeping positions that reduce back pain Weight loss: Ready to change your habits?     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 Heart disease risk calculator     NOW BLOGGING   Stress: Dealing with a health crisis Illness can lead to a reexamination of your priorities.     MAYO CLINIC PRODUCTS & SERVICES   The Mayo Clinic Diet This plan for weight loss and better health is based on Mayo Clinic research by identifying the leading habits of people who maintain a healthy weight and the habits of those who don't.     HEALTHY RECIPES   Zesty tomato soup Chicken strips with honey mustard sauce Roasted squash soup Hot ham and cheese sandwiches with mushrooms   HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK   Don't let your computer stare you down Many people blink less than normal when working on a computer, which can lead to dry eyes. To keep your eyes from getting dry, make a conscious effort to blink more often. Blinking produces tears, which can help moisten and lubricate your eyes.   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.