In this issue: 5 ways to prevent skin cancer, vitamin D and Alzheimer's, Mayo Clinic Diet and more.

Avoid skin cancer with these helpful tips. Manage my newsletter.   HOUSECALL Mayo Clinic ranked #1 in more specialties than any other hospital in the nation Vol. 17, Issue 38 | May 12, 2016   THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES     Melanoma: Prevention Spring's warmer temperatures are great, but the sun has a dark side too. Its ultraviolet rays can cause melanoma, the most serious type of skin cancer. Here's how to protect yourself.     Aging parents: 8 warning signs of health problems   Whether you live close to your parents or far away, you want to be sure they're taking care of themselves. Here are some signs that they may need help.           EXPERT ANSWERS   Liposuction alternatives: Do fat-reduction devices work? Get the scoop on liposuction alternatives that reduce body fat without surgery. Vitamin D: Can it prevent Alzheimer's and dementia? The jury is out as to whether vitamin D can help prevent Alzheimer's. See what the research shows.   PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ... Chronic cough Managing hidradenitis suppurativa: Early treatment is crucial Stuttering: Treatments and drugs Video: Mayo Clinic Diet     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 Calorie calculator     NOW BLOGGING   Living with cancer: Contribute ideas to the National Cancer Moonshot project The government has created a $1 billion research project to battle cancer, and your feedback is vital. Submit your suggestions to help make it a success.     MAYO CLINIC PRODUCTS & SERVICES   A new perspective on Alzheimer's Mayo Clinic on Alzheimer's Disease is based on the patient care experience and research at Mayo Clinic. The book brings you the latest, most effective treatment approaches we know and is a must-read for every caregiver. Learn more.     SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT   What's your story? We are always looking for ways to encourage and motivate people to adopt a healthier lifestyle through the Mayo Clinic Diet. By following the Mayo Clinic Diet, have you dropped several dress or pant sizes? Lost 15, 20, 30 pounds or more? Turned a medical diagnosis around? If you have had a life-changing experience and weight-loss success with the diet, we'd love to hear from you! Send a quick email to newsletters@mayoclinic.com. Please include Mayo Clinic Diet Story in the subject line.     HEALTHY RECIPES   Pasta with spinach, garbanzos and raisins Chicken Caesar pitas Turkey wrap Bean salad with balsamic vinaigrette   HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK   Is your lifestyle causing heartburn? Heartburn can make your chest feel like it's on fire. Consider these lifestyle changes to prevent heartburn: 1. Lose excess weight. 2. Stop smoking. 3. Don't wear tightfitting clothes. 4. Avoid heartburn triggers, such as alcohol, fatty foods, chocolate and mint. 5. Don't lie down soon after a meal. 6. Raise the head of your bed.   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, mantiskhiralla@gmail.com, for Mayo Clinic HOUSECALL.   REMOVE me from this list | Add me to this list | Customer service   © 2016 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905. All rights reserved.