In this issue: Pumpkin trivia, shingles vaccine facts, breast cancer prevention tips and more.

What can you do to avoid breast cancer? Manage my newsletter.   HOUSECALL Mayo Clinic is ranked #1 in the nation. Vol. 17, Issue 82 | October 6, 2016   THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES     Breast cancer: Prevention In addition to having regular mammograms, making changes in your daily life may help reduce your risk of breast cancer. Try these tips.     Depression: Supporting a family member or friend   Do you think a loved one could be depressed? Learn the signs and see how to encourage the person to get treatment.           EXPERT ANSWERS   Shingles vaccine: Should I get it? The shingles vaccine is recommended for adults ages 60 and older, whether you've already had shingles or not. How is brown fat different from other fat? Researchers have uncovered a type of body fat that appears to burn calories. Can it help with weight loss?   PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ... Vegetable recipes Prostate cancer prevention: Ways to reduce your risk Gastric bypass surgery Slide show: Common skin rashes     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: Pumpkin trivia — 10 facts about this fall favorite While you're designing jack-o'-lanterns and making cozy fall dishes, entertain family and friends with these pumpkin facts.     MAYO CLINIC PRODUCTS & SERVICES   How to prevent, control and live well with diabetes If you are among the 29 million Americans who have diabetes, obtaining and using accurate, practical information is essential to your future health. And if you are among the 86 million who are at risk of diabetes, arming yourself with knowledge is essential to avoiding the disease. With The Essential Diabetes Book from Mayo Clinic, discover the best ways we know to prevent or manage diabetes. The information in this book could save your life. Learn more.     SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT   Discover Mayo Clinic Connect Managing cancer is a journey — but no one has to do it alone. Mayo Clinic Connect is an online community where you can connect with people who share similar experiences and concerns. Discover your support network today at Connect.MayoClinic.org.     HEALTHY RECIPES   Braised kale with cherry tomatoes Fettuccine with swiss chard and mushrooms Salad greens with pears, fennel and walnuts Tossed greens with pasta, fruit and balsamic vinaigrette   HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK   Is sea salt healthier than table salt? Despite the fact that sea salt is often promoted as being a healthier type of salt, it has the same basic nutritional value as table salt. In fact, by weight sea salt and table salt contain comparable amounts of sodium. The main differences between sea salt and table salt are in their taste, texture and processing. Whichever type of salt you enjoy, do so in moderation. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend limiting sodium to less than 2,300 milligrams a day.   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.