In this issue: Dairy and your heart, tips for less stress, back exercises, pumpkin power and more.

Get a handle on stress with these 4 strategies. Manage my newsletter.   HOUSECALL Mayo Clinic is ranked #1 in the nation. Vol. 17, Issue 85 | October 17, 2016   THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES     Need stress relief? Try the 4 A's When you're feeling so stressed that you don't think you can cope, you need to restore balance. Here are four strategies that may help.     Hand-washing: Do's and don'ts   Done properly, hand-washing is a simple way to avoid getting sick. Find out how the "Happy Birthday" song can help and whether hand sanitizers will work in a pinch.           EXPERT ANSWERS   Pumpkin: Is canned better than fresh? Pumpkins are a nutritional powerhouse, whether you choose fresh or the canned variety. Here are the facts. Nasal spray addiction: Is it real? What some call nasal spray addiction is actually rebound congestion. Learn how to prevent it.   PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ... Alcohol: If you drink, keep it moderate Cholesterol medications: When diet and exercise aren't enough Domestic violence against women: Recognize patterns, seek help Slide show: Back exercises in 15 minutes a day     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   Nutrition-wise: Dairy and heart disease risk Good news for dairy fans: The cheese you put on your sandwich or sprinkle on your salad may not ruin your next cholesterol check.     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   Pasta with pumpkin sauce - New! Sweet potato gnocchi - New! Crab cakes - New! Creamy butternut squash soup - New!   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     Help us find the answers Support Mayo Clinic; donate now. Your support changes lives.     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.