In this issue: Tips for safer cookouts, sunburn treatment, how practice makes perfect and more.

Prevent food poisoning with these handy tips. Manage my newsletter.   HOUSECALL Mayo Clinic ranked #1 in more specialties than any other hospital in the nation Vol. 17, Issue 54 | June 30, 2016   THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES     Food poisoning: Prevention You've got charcoal for the grill, but at what temperature should you cook meat? And how do you defrost foods safely? Here's how to make your cookout a healthy one.     Complementary and alternative medicine: Evaluate claims   If you're considering an herbal remedy, acupuncture or another alternative treatment, do your homework first. Here's what to look for and how to weed out misinformation.           EXPERT ANSWERS   Sunburn treatment: Do I need medical attention? The summer sun can do a number on your skin. Know when sunburn merits a trip to the doctor. Antihistamines for insomnia Antihistamines can cause drowsiness, which might help you fall asleep for a few nights, but using them regularly isn't a good idea.   PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ... Video: Picnic problems: High sodium Exercise helps ease arthritis pain and stiffness Coping with the stress of hidradenitis suppurativa Recipes that serve 8     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   What does it take to become a master? 10,000 hours Elite performers are often described as having innate gifts. In reality, their success has as much — or more — to do with the time they spend practicing.     MAYO CLINIC PRODUCTS & SERVICES   Arthritis? Lead a more comfortable and active life Did you know arthritis is the leading cause of physical disability in the United States? The good news is that there are things you can do to both lower your risk of getting arthritis and control the progression of pain if you have it. This book can show you how. Try Mayo Clinic on Arthritis today and discover how you can lead a more active, comfortable life. Learn more.     HEALTHY RECIPES   Balsamic feta chicken Barley risotto with asparagus Vegetable stir-fry Strawberry mockarita   HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK   Prevent night leg cramps Nighttime leg cramps often strike just as you're falling asleep or waking up. To prevent these involuntary contractions of your leg muscles, usually in the back of your lower leg, stretch your legs before you climb under the covers. Wear shoes with proper support. Untuck the covers at the foot of your bed. And drink plenty of fluids during the day.   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 does not endorse companies or products. Advertising revenue supports our not for profit mission. 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.