In this issue: Easy breakfasts, online cancer scams, joint pain causes, shots for adults and more.

Have a better breakfast with these tips. Manage my newsletter.   HOUSECALL Mayo Clinic is ranked #1 in the nation. Vol. 17, Issue 84 | October 13, 2016   THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES     Healthy breakfast: Quick, flexible options Eating breakfast jump-starts your day and may even help your overall health, so don't skip it because you're short on time. Give these fast morning meals a try.     Vaccines for adults: Which do you need?   Immunizations aren't just for kids — grown-ups need certain shots, too. Besides getting the annual flu vaccine, are you up to date?           EXPERT ANSWERS   High blood pressure and cold remedies: Which are safe? Over-the-counter cold medicines aren't off-limits if you have high blood pressure, but it's important to make careful choices. Stool color: When to worry If your stool is a different color than normal, find out the role that diet has to play.   PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ... Joint pain Obstructive sleep apnea BRCA gene test for breast and ovarian cancer risk Video: Bent-over row with dumbbell     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   Living with cancer: Don't believe everything you see about cancer "cures" Cancer scams abound online. What's legit and what could be potentially dangerous? Ask yourself these questions.     MAYO CLINIC PRODUCTS & SERVICES   Pain management strategies from Mayo Clinic As the field of pain medicine continues to advance, so does our knowledge. That's why we've introduced our second edition of Mayo Clinic Guide to Pain Relief. This guide offers the latest pain management strategies from Mayo Clinic experts to help you feel better and effectively manage chronic pain. Learn more.     SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT   Answers. Support. Connections. Have you heard of Mayo Clinic Connect? It's an online community where patients share their experiences and knowledge. Check out the Women's Health discussion group to join the conversation around women's health and related issues.     HEALTHY RECIPES   Crispy potato skins Breakfast burrito Chicken and spinach calzones Baked apples with cherries and almonds   HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK   Blood pressure tip: Get more potassium Want to lower your blood pressure? Consume less sodium and more potassium. Sodium increases your blood pressure. Potassium can minimize the damage by lessening the effects of sodium on blood pressure. Many fruits and vegetables are good sources of potassium, including bananas, strawberries, cantaloupe, spinach, peas and tomatoes.   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.