In this issue: 7 reasons to exercise, mammogram guidelines, tips for a better night's sleep and more

Want to feel better and even add years to your life? Manage my newsletter.   HOUSECALL Mayo Clinic is ranked #1 in the nation. Vol. 17, Issue 86 | October 20, 2016   THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES     Exercise: 7 benefits of regular physical activity Working out can improve your mood, boost your energy and help you prevent heart disease. How many more reasons do you need to get moving?     Insomnia: Lifestyle and home remedies   No matter what your age, insomnia is usually treatable. The key often lies in changing your routine during the day and when you go to bed. These suggestions may help.           EXPERT ANSWERS   Mammogram guidelines: What are they? When to begin mammogram screenings and how often to have them is a personal decision based on your preferences. Heel spurs: Do they always cause pain? It's possible to have a heel spur — a bony growth in your foot — without realizing it. Learn how they're usually discovered.   PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ... Boiling down the dietary guidelines Stuttering Acupuncture High cholesterol risk factors: What you can control     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   Nutrition-wise: Apples and pears — more than out of hand If your favorite fall recipe calls for cooked apples or pears, do you know which kinds are best to use? Keep these tips in mind.     MAYO CLINIC PRODUCTS & SERVICES   Natural therapies for arthritis, back pain, heart disease and more Mayo Clinic Book of Alternative Medicine is a comprehensive guide to understanding the latest information on what works and what doesn't in the world of natural and holistic therapies. Mayo Clinic specialists offer practical advice on the benefits of herbal supplements, yoga, acupuncture and more — as well as what to watch out for. Click here for more information.     Adopt some new healthy habits for 2017 The Mayo Clinic Diet is designed to help you lose 6 to 10 lbs. in 2 weeks. You'll learn which five habits to add and which five habits to break to start losing weight.     HEALTHY RECIPES   Hot ham and cheese sandwiches with mushrooms Chicken Caesar pitas Tomato-basil sandwich Tuna steak sandwiches   HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK   Aging doesn't mean the end of sex Sex may not be the same as it was in your 20s, but it can still be fulfilling. Communication is essential for maintaining a satisfying sex life. Talk with your partner about what you want from him or her. Be honest about what you're experiencing physically and emotionally. If you take medications or have health problems that affect your sex life, don't be afraid to talk with your doctor.   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.