In this issue: Diet and pain relief, early Alzheimer's testing, high blood pressure dangers and more

HOUSECALL Mayo Clinic is ranked #1 in the nation. Vol. 18, Issue 77 | September 25, 2017   THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES     Nutrition and pain Looking to fight pain and inflammation? The right foods can be your allies. See if your diet is helping or hurting you.     High blood pressure dangers: Hypertension's effects on your body   Did you know that high blood pressure can quietly damage your body years before symptoms develop? Learn about potential problems with your heart, brain and more.           EXPERT ANSWERS   Alzheimer's test: Detection at the earliest stages Which new experimental Alzheimer's tests may help find the disease sooner? CA 125 test: A screening test for ovarian cancer? Find out why doctors generally don't recommend a CA 125 test for ovarian cancer. Dieting? Beware of liquid calories If you're counting calories these days, be sure to watch what you drink. Try these healthy tips.   PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ... Video: Lunge exercise Thrombocytopenia (low platelet count) Palliative care Sprain: First aid     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     MAYO CLINIC PRODUCTS & SERVICES   Take control of chronic pain Don't put up with pain for one more day! Get the information you need to help you successfully manage persistent pain. The Mayo Clinic Guide to Pain Relief offers the latest treatments and therapies available to help you to feel better and live a more active, comfortable life. Take control today! Learn how.     The Mayo Clinic Diet online Food serving sizes are misleading. The Mayo Clinic Diet will help you keep portions in check while you still enjoy delicious foods.     HEALTHY RECIPES   Rustic apple-cranberry tart Beet and walnut salad Best honey whole-wheat bread   HEALTH TIP   Feeling faint? Know what to do If the blood supply to your brain is inadequate, even momentarily, you may feel faint. You may even lose consciousness for a short time. If you feel faint, lie down or sit down and place your head between your knees. Sometimes fainting has no medical significance. In other cases, fainting can be caused by a serious underlying condition. Discuss it 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 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.