In this issue: Vitamins 101, shopping for sunglasses, Lyme disease warnings, clean hands and more.

Can you recognize the signs of a tick bite? Manage my newsletter.   HOUSECALL Mayo Clinic ranked #1 in more specialties than any other hospital in the nation Vol. 17, Issue 36 | May 5, 2016   THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES     Lyme disease Grassy and heavily wooded areas can be home to ticks, which can carry Lyme disease. Get tips on prevention and how to spot the telltale signs.     Hand-washing: Do's and don'ts   Done properly, hand-washing is a simple way to avoid getting sick. Find out when to wash and whether hand sanitizers can work in a pinch.           EXPERT ANSWERS   Menopause and high blood pressure: What's the connection? For many women, blood pressure rises after menopause. Discover the factors that play a role. Choosing sunglasses: Is UV protection important? When shopping for sunglasses, look for more than fashionable frames. Be sure the lenses protect your eyes from ultraviolet rays.   PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ... Video: Vitamins 101 Psoriasis: Lifestyle and home remedies Coping with the stress of hidradenitis suppurativa 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.   Calorie calculator Mayo Clinic healthy weight pyramid     NOW BLOGGING   Going the distance: Life's not always a day at the beach Are Americans' values changing? Does a younger generation prioritize getting away over getting ahead?     MAYO CLINIC PRODUCTS & SERVICES   NEW! The Menopause Solution Find useful guidance, whether you are perimenopausal and starting to notice some changes or you are in menopause and wondering what to do about your symptoms. This book is based on Mayo's long experience in caring for millions of women. Put this healing knowledge to work in your own life today. Learn more.     The Mayo Clinic Diet online Designed to help you lose 6 to 10 lbs. in 2 weeks! Start with a personalized diet profile now.     HEALTHY RECIPES   Tuna salad sandwiches Fruit salsa 'n' sweet chips Mixed berry pie Wacky chocolate cake   HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK   Early bird or night owl? Plan exercise accordingly Want to exercise? Work with your nature, not against it. Plan physical activity for times of day when you tend to feel most active or at least not quite so lazy. If you're an early bird, go jogging first thing in the morning. If you're more of a night owl, you might prefer jogging at sunset.   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.