In this issue: Mosquito bite basics, risks of too little sleep, what skin cancer looks like and more

Here's how to avoid mosquito bites this summer. Manage my newsletter.   HOUSECALL Mayo Clinic ranked #1 in more specialties than any other hospital in the nation Vol. 17, Issue 59 | July 18, 2016   THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES     Mosquito bites As much as you may enjoy warm weather, so do mosquitoes. See how to soothe their itchy bites and avoid Zika and West Nile viruses.     Fitness tips for menopause: Why fitness counts   From preventing weight gain to boosting your mood, regular exercise is crucial if you're facing menopause. Here's how to step up your daily routine.           EXPERT ANSWERS   Sleep deprivation: A cause of high blood pressure? Getting too little shut-eye affects not only your energy levels but also your health. Here's what you should know. Bacterial vs. viral infections: How do they differ? These two types of infections have different causes and treatments. Find out more.   PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ... Video: Beyond a hearing aid No cook recipes Slide show: Melanoma pictures to help identify skin cancer Heat rash     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.   Heart disease risk calculator BMI calculator     NOW BLOGGING   Going the distance: Taking the high road How you respond to disappointment says much about you. Will you reveal yourself to be petty and vindictive, or will you rise above it?     MAYO CLINIC PRODUCTS & SERVICES   Mayo Clinic A to Z Health Guide Here's your home reference for the most common conditions with advice from trusted medical experts! Learn more.     HEALTHY RECIPES   Thai peanut beef - New! Brown-sugared pork tenderloin stir-fry - New! Soba noodle stir-fry with coconut curry sauce - New! Quinoa cakes - New!   HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK   Cholesterol concerns? Lose excess pounds Carrying extra pounds contributes to high cholesterol. On the flip side, losing weight can help reduce your cholesterol level. Start by taking an honest look at your eating habits. If you eat when you're bored or frustrated, take a walk instead. If you pick up fast food for lunch every day, pack something healthier from home. If you munch while sitting in front of the television, trade potato chips for carrot sticks.   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     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.