In this issue: Poinsettia plant hazards, Parkinson's disease facts, family medical trees and more

HOUSECALL Mayo Clinic is ranked #1 in the nation. Vol. 18, Issue 94 | November 23, 2017   THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES     Medical history: Compiling your medical family tree Tomorrow is National Family Health History Day. If your relatives are around, take the time to create a special family tree to track your family's health information.     Forgiveness: Letting go of grudges and bitterness   Learning to forgive can lead you down the path of healing and peace. See how letting go of resentment can help you, body and soul.           EXPERT ANSWERS   Poinsettia plants: Are they poisonous? Before you decorate for the holidays, find out whether poinsettia plants are any less toxic than once believed. Ankle weights for fitness walkers: Good idea? If walking is a part of your fitness routine, skip the ankle weights and simply pick up the pace. Here's why.   PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ... Parkinson's disease High potassium (hyperkalemia) Slide show: Female breast anatomy Life after a colostomy, an ileostomy or a urostomy Itchy skin (pruritus)     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 guide to a lifetime of fitness and health Physical fitness isn't just about losing unwanted pounds. It's about enjoying an active lifestyle with all the health benefits that come with it. Learn how to get extra energy, achieve a healthier body, improve heart health and more with Mayo Clinic Fitness for EveryBody. Learn more.     SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT   Answers. Support. Connections. Living with an ostomy? Meet others talking about adapting to life after a colostomy, an ileostomy or a urostomy on Mayo Clinic Connect. Discover your support network today through this welcoming online community.     HEALTHY RECIPES   Hot ham and cheese sandwiches with mushrooms Fried rice with mushrooms Black bean quesadillas   HEALTH TIP   What's considered moderate alcohol use? Moderate alcohol use for healthy adults means up to one drink a day for women of all ages and men older than age 65, and up to two drinks a day for men ages 65 and younger. One drink is 12 ounces (355 milliliters) of beer, 5 ounces (148 milliliters) of wine or 1.5 ounces (44 milliliters) of distilled spirits (80 proof).   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     Did you know? Mayo Clinic is a not-for-profit medical institution dedicated to patient care, education and medical research. Proceeds from advertising and the sale of Mayo Clinic books and newsletters support Mayo Clinic's mission. Share our passion for science and health. Please consider a gift to Mayo Clinic. Click here to donate.     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.