In this issue: New research on diabetes and diet, aromatherapy perks, warding off jet lag and more.

How can you make meat and poultry healthier? Manage my newsletter.   HOUSECALL Mayo Clinic is ranked #1 in the nation. Vol. 17, Issue 68 | August 18, 2016   THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES     How meat and poultry fit in your healthy diet Although meat and poultry are sources of protein, the foods can also be full of fat. Keep your diet on track by choosing lean cuts and using these healthy cooking techniques.     Jet lag disorder: Prevention   If you have a vacation coming up, don't let crossing time zones knock your body clock and spoil your fun. Learn the steps to prevent jet lag.           EXPERT ANSWERS   Hypothyroidism symptoms: Can hypothyroidism cause eye problems? The signs of an underactive thyroid can vary, but eye problems usually aren't a concern. Aromatherapy: Is it worthwhile? Some studies have shown that aromatherapy, which uses plants' essential oils, may ease anxiety, depression and more.   PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ... Cushing syndrome DHEA: Evidence for anti-aging claims is weak Risks of high cholesterol: Why you need to control it Video: Abdominal ball raise with fitness ball     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   Nutrition-wise: Dietary fats, carbohydrates and diabetes Eating healthy fats — such as nuts, seeds and vegetable oils — in place of animal fats and refined carbohydrates may help prevent type 2 diabetes.     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.     SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT   Discover Mayo Clinic Connect Have you visited the new Mayo Clinic Connect? The welcoming online community is a place to meet people who share your questions, health challenges and wellness goals. You'll find people sharing information — from new procedures to tips on healthy living and everything in between. Sign up, take a look around, and join the groups and discussions relevant to you. Connect with others today!     HEALTHY RECIPES   Savory vegetable dip Green smoothie Chickpea hummus Apples with dip   HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK   Know how to do a proper pushup? Strength training includes exercises that use your own body weight for resistance. Pushups, for example, work your chest, arms, shoulders and upper body. Give it a try: Position yourself on your hands and feet with your eyes facing the floor. Place your hands slightly greater than shoulder-width apart and your feet comfortably apart. Keeping your back and legs straight, slowly bend your elbows and lower your chest until your chin reaches the ground. You'll feel tension in the muscles in your back, abdomen and upper arms. Then slowly return to the starting position.   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     Create hope and healing Create hope and healing with a gift to Mayo Clinic. Mayo Clinic is a nonprofit organization, and every dollar of your gift goes to funding the lifesaving research, outstanding patient care and critical medical education our patients and their families will be counting on this year. Please consider making a gift today.     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.