In this issue: Cabbage soup diet, sun damaged skin, arthritis types, healthy aging tips and more.

What's considered a normal part of aging? Manage my newsletter.   HOUSECALL Mayo Clinic ranked #1 in more specialties than any other hospital in the nation Vol. 17, Issue 42 | May 19, 2016   THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES     Aging: What to expect Aging isn't glamorous, but you're not necessarily at the mercy of Mother Nature. See how healthy lifestyle choices can influence the way you age.     How do rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis differ?   The two most common types of arthritis both involve joint pain, but there are a number of differences. Discover what they are.           EXPERT ANSWERS   Cabbage soup diet: Can it help with weight loss? Fans of this fad diet say that it helps you lose a few pounds quickly, but before you go all in, learn its pros and cons. Asthma triggers: Are hard flooring surfaces better than carpet? Replacing carpet with hard flooring may be a good idea if you have asthma. Find out more.   PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ... Video: Art of healthy eating Staying active with hidradenitis suppurativa Psoriasis: Treatments and drugs Slide show: Sun damage     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 Mayo Clinic healthy weight pyramid     NOW BLOGGING   Going the distance: Learning to let go Retelling stories of disappointment keeps the pain fresh and prevents you from moving on.     MAYO CLINIC PRODUCTS & SERVICES   Your guide to a healthy, happy future Aging is inevitable, but it doesn't have to mean "growing old." With Mayo Clinic on Healthy Aging, you'll find practical answers to live stronger, longer and healthier at any age. The best years of your life may still be ahead of you. Take charge now.     Adopt some healthy new habits The Mayo Clinic Diet is designed to help you lose 6 to 10 lbs. in two weeks. You'll learn which five habits to add and which five habits to break to start losing weight.     HEALTHY RECIPES   Sun-dried tomato, thyme and basil pizza Greek salad Barbecue chicken pizza Apricot and almond crisp   HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK   Animal bites: Do you need a tetanus shot? If you're bitten by an immunized pet and the wound barely breaks the skin, you can treat the wound yourself. Wash the wound thoroughly with soap and water. Apply an antibiotic cream to prevent infection and cover the wound with a clean bandage. However, if the wound is deep or dirty, ask your doctor about getting a tetanus shot or booster. It's best to get the shot as soon as possible after the injury.   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, 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.