In this issue: Hepatitis A outbreak advice, zinc for colds, simple soups for fall days and more

HOUSECALL Mayo Clinic is ranked #1 in the nation. Vol. 18, Issue 85 | October 23, 2017   THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES     Hepatitis A: Prevention The recent hepatitis A outbreak in California has affected hundreds of people. How can you protect yourself and your loved ones from this highly contagious liver infection?     Soup recipes for every season   Chilly autumn days seem to call for a warm bowl of soup. Here are some simple yet tasty recipes to try whatever the weather.           EXPERT ANSWERS   Normal weight obesity: A hidden health risk? You can be at a normal weight, but if your body fat percentage is high enough, you may be considered obese. Zinc for colds: The final word? Get the latest findings about taking zinc to zap that cold and whether there are any side effects. Weightlifting: Bad for your blood pressure? Although lifting weights can be beneficial over time, the exercise can cause temporary, sometimes dramatic, increases in blood pressure.   PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ... Head trauma: First aid Asthma inhalers: Which one's right for you? PSA test Astigmatism     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.   Heart disease risk calculator Mayo Clinic healthy weight pyramid     MAYO CLINIC PRODUCTS & SERVICES   Your home reference for the most common conditions With the Mayo Clinic A to Z Health Guide, you'll find everything you need to know about signs, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of common medical conditions. Featuring helpful illustrations and straightforward writing, this is a must-have health resource for every home. Take a closer look!     HEALTHY RECIPES   Roasted squash soup Whole-wheat pretzel Apples with dip   HEALTH TIP   Put a leash on anger Do you find yourself fuming when someone cuts you off in traffic? Anger is a normal and even healthy emotion, but it's important to deal with it in a positive way. Uncontrolled anger can take a toll on your health and your relationships. To get your anger under control, try these tips: 1.Take a timeout from the situation. 2. When you're calm, express your concern. 3. Use humor to defuse tensions. It may be challenging at first, but with time and effort, healthy responses may come naturally.   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     Create hope and healing Create hope and healing with a gift to Mayo Clinic. Mayo Clinic is a nonprofit organization, and every dollar of your gift goes to funding the lifesaving research, outstanding patient care and critical medical education our patients and their families will be counting on this year. Please consider making a gift today.     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.