In this issue: Easy autumn recipes, balance exercises, triclosan safety, ancient grains and more.

Which blood pressure drug is right for you? Manage my newsletter.   HOUSECALL Mayo Clinic is ranked #1 in the nation. Vol. 17, Issue 79 | September 26, 2016   THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES     Choosing blood pressure medications If you have high blood pressure or are at risk of developing it, lifestyle changes can help keep your numbers under control. But you might need medication as well.     Massage: Get in touch with its many benefits   Massage is not only a good way to ease tension, but as a form of alternative medicine, it may also relieve pain, anxiety, digestive issues and more.           EXPERT ANSWERS   Triclosan: Is it safe? The ingredient triclosan is found in many products, including certain kinds of soap, body wash and toothpaste. What are the health concerns? Chronic bladder infection: Is there a cure? Several factors make women more likely to get bladder infections that keep coming back. Discover treatments and lifestyle changes that may help.   PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ... Senior health: How to prevent and detect malnutrition Rabies Slide show: Balance exercises Listeria infection: Prevention     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   Nutrition-wise: Ancient grains Ancient grains are popping up on menus and in recipe collections. What's the allure of these foods?     MAYO CLINIC PRODUCTS & SERVICES   Find effective treatments for ear-related problems Two of the most common reasons people visit a doctor are hearing loss and dizziness. Now you can get the expertise from Mayo Clinic to improve them both. Our new second edition of Mayo Clinic on Better Hearing and Balance offers helpful guidance to find an effective treatment for your ear-related problems — one that fits your individual needs and lifestyle. Learn more.     HEALTHY RECIPES   Linguine with roasted butternut squash sauce Butternut squash risotto - New! Fire roasted corn soup - New! Chicken and zucchini quesadilla - New!   HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK   Taking care of a blister? Here's how Need to drain a painful blister? To avoid infection, follow these steps: Wash your hands and the blister with soap and warm water. Swab the blister with rubbing alcohol, and sterilize a clean, sharp needle with rubbing alcohol. Puncture the blister at several spots along the edge. Let the blister drain, but leave the overlying skin alone. Apply antibiotic ointment and cover with a bandage. After several days, remove the dead skin with sterilized tweezers and scissors. Apply more antibiotic and a bandage.   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.