In this issue: 11 tips for coping with cancer, diet and prostate health, rabies prevention and more

HOUSECALL Mayo Clinic is ranked #1 in the nation. Vol. 18, Issue 78 | September 28, 2017   THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES     Intervention: Help a loved one overcome addiction It's challenging to help someone struggling with an addiction to alcohol, drugs, gambling or food. Sometimes a heart-to-heart talk can start them on the road to recovery.     Cancer diagnosis: 11 tips for coping   Learning that you have cancer is a difficult experience. After your diagnosis, you may feel anxious or afraid. Here's some advice on how to handle the days ahead.           EXPERT ANSWERS   Enlarged prostate: Does diet play a role? By age 60, half of men will have an enlarged prostate. Learn about the diet changes that may help you manage your symptoms. Aortic calcification: An early sign of heart valve problems? This condition causes calcium deposits to form on the aortic valve in the heart. Find out who it generally affects. Mononucleosis and Epstein-Barr: What's the connection? Most Epstein-Barr virus infections aren't noticeable, but the virus can sometimes cause mononucleosis.   PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ... Rabies: Prevention Sex therapy: What you can expect Intragastric balloon Slide show: Tips for cooking fish     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 BMI calculator     MAYO CLINIC PRODUCTS & SERVICES   Good news for men everywhere The most frequently diagnosed cancer in American men is prostate cancer, and while the risks are serious, the condition is treatable. Full details of this important news can be yours in the Mayo Clinic Essential Guide to Prostate Health. Learn more.     HEALTHY RECIPES   Spicy red cabbage Roasted potatoes Pork chops with black currant jam sauce   HEALTH TIP   Keep your breakfast cereal healthy Dry cereal can be a good option for breakfast at home or on the go — if you make healthy choices, that is. Three key features to consider are fiber, calories and sugar. Choose cereal that has at least 3 grams of fiber a serving, but aim for 5 or more. Opt for cereal with fewer than 160 calories a serving if you're dieting. And because many cereals, even those for adults, can be high in added sugar, avoid those that list sugar among the first few ingredients.   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 Discover your Network   Watch on YouTube Patient Stories View More Newsletters     © 2017 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905. All rights reserved.