In this issue: Recipe makeovers, shingles shot, men's health threats, information overload and more.

How can you make your favorite recipes healthier? Manage my newsletter.   HOUSECALL Mayo Clinic is ranked #1 in the nation. Vol. 17, Issue 77 | September 19, 2016   THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES     Recipe makeovers: 5 ways to create healthy recipes Use these handy techniques — such as steaming — to reduce the fat, calories and salt in your favorite recipes.     Shingles   Being older than age 50 makes you more likely to develop shingles. This viral infection causes a painful rash, but a vaccine helps lower your risk.           EXPERT ANSWERS   Pet allergy: Are there hypoallergenic dog breeds? If you're allergic to dogs, yet still want a furry friend, here's what you should know. Does atrial fibrillation run in families? Up to 30 percent of people with this common heart rhythm disorder may have a relative with the condition.   PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ... Dietary supplements: What to know before you buy Slide show: Tips for choosing and using walkers Gene therapy Men's health: Prevent the top threats     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.   BMI calculator Heart disease risk calculator     NOW BLOGGING   Going the distance: When the stakes are high, take a break from distractions See why you may want to step away from social media and the internet when you're challenged to do your best.     MAYO CLINIC PRODUCTS & SERVICES   Learn how to lose weight and stay on track Boost your chances for success and save some money with The Mayo Clinic Diet Book & Journal combo. Learn how to eat right and stay fit for life with information from the experts at Mayo Clinic. Record your progress with food lists, activity records and much more with a handy companion — The Mayo Clinic Diet Journal. Learn more.     HEALTHY RECIPES   Pita pizza - New! Turkey pesto melt - New! Black bean quesadillas - New! Peanut butter hummus - New!   HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK   Exercise: Are you working hard enough? You're aiming for moderate intensity when you exercise, but how do you know if you're achieving it? You're probably exercising at moderate intensity if you're breathing faster and you break into a light sweat after about 10 minutes of activity. If you're not sure, try the talk test: If you can carry on a conversation but you can't sing, you're probably exercising in the moderate-intensity range.   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.