In this issue: Learn flu shot facts, cook for 1 or 2 people, identify common skin rashes and more

HOUSECALL Mayo Clinic is ranked #1 in the nation. Vol. 18, Issue 81 | October 9, 2017   THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES     Flu shot: Your best bet for avoiding influenza Flu season is nearly here, so it's a good time to get vaccinated. Wondering why you need a flu shot each year or if there's more you can do to stay healthy? Get your questions answered.     Healthy cooking for singles or couples   Finding inspiration may be one of the biggest challenges when it comes to cooking for one or two people. Experiment with these handy tips.           EXPERT ANSWERS   Trouble breathing: Could it be asthma? Wheezing and other breathing problems that last for more than a few weeks could be signs of asthma. Foamy urine: What does it mean? If your urine seems unusually foamy most of the time, your doctor may check for elevated levels of protein. Barefoot running shoes: Better than traditional running footwear? These shoes look more like gloves than sneakers and are designed to protect your feet while mimicking the mechanics of barefoot running.   PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ... Video: A very happy brain Slide show: Common skin rashes Chronic fatigue syndrome Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)     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   Discover 4 simple steps to live a resilient, joy-filled life! The Mayo Clinic Handbook for Happiness is a great companion to The Mayo Clinic Guide to Stress-Free Living. Anchored in science and accessible to everyone, this book focuses on building resilience to stress and difficulty through a simple four-step plan. Learn more.     HEALTHY RECIPES   Easy pizza for two Thai peanut beef Cinnamon French toast   HEALTH TIP   Calcium: Building better bones Calcium is a mineral that's important for developing and maintaining strong bones. If you don't get enough calcium, you increase your risk for fractures and osteoporosis. Food sources include dairy products, fish with soft bones that you can eat and calcium-fortified foods. Don't overdo calcium supplements. Most cause constipation, and they may lead to kidney stones.   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.