In this issue: Wrinkles and smoking, common signs of depression, colloidal silver dangers and more

HOUSECALL Mayo Clinic is ranked #1 in the nation. Vol. 18, Issue 80 | October 5, 2017   THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES     Oral health: A window to your overall health Did you know that problems in your mouth can affect the rest of your body? See why paying attention to oral health is so important.     Depression: Supporting a family member or friend   Today is National Depression Screening Day. Do you think a loved one may be depressed? Know the signs and how to encourage the person to get treatment.           EXPERT ANSWERS   Colloidal silver: Is it safe? Learn whether colloidal silver products can truly treat a number of ailments, as the makers claim. Smoking: Does it cause wrinkles? If you need another reason to get motivated to quit smoking, add premature skin aging to the list. Insomnia: How do I stay asleep? If you find yourself waking up in the middle of the night, try these tips for a more restful slumber.   PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ... Sudden cardiac arrest Vegetable recipes Slide show: Age-related vision problems Video: Squat with dumbbell     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   Prevent age-related vision loss Age-related eye conditions include farsightedness, glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, eyelid problems and dry eyes. Preserve your vision and eyes by avoiding or slowing these problems. Mayo Clinic Guide to Better Vision can show you how. Learn more.     SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT   Answers. Support. Connections. Having trouble getting a good night's rest? Meet people coping with sleep conditions and finding ways to improve their quality of sleep. On Mayo Clinic Connect, you'll find an online community where you can ask questions, seek answers and support others. Discover your network today at Connect.MayoClinic.org.     HEALTHY RECIPES   Sichuan broccoli and cauliflower Spicy snow peas Braised celery root   HEALTH TIP   Too sick to exercise? The common cold doesn't have to keep you on the sidelines. Mild to moderate exercise is usually OK if your symptoms are all above the neck, such as a runny nose, nasal congestion, sneezing or a minor sore throat. However, if your symptoms are below the neck, such as chest congestion, a hacking cough or an upset stomach, delay your workout. And don't exercise if you have a fever, fatigue or widespread muscle aches.   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.