In this issue: Stress-free holidays, leftover food safety tips, urine color causes and more

HOUSECALL Mayo Clinic is ranked #1 in the nation. Vol. 18, Issue 93 | November 20, 2017   THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES     Stress, depression and the holidays: Tips for coping The holiday season often brings unwelcome guests — stress and depression. Here are some practical ways to find peace and joy.     Herbal supplements: What to know before you buy   Plants have been used as remedies for thousands of years, so herbal supplements aren't new. Still, these products may not be right for you.           EXPERT ANSWERS   Oil of oregano: Can it treat sinusitis? Like many spices, oregano has some antibacterial and antifungal properties, but can it help clear your sinuses? Eye exam: Is a laser retina scan worthwhile? A laser retina scan can complement a traditional eye exam, but it's usually not necessary. Here's what you should know. Food poisoning: How long can you safely keep leftovers? Bacteria typically don't change the taste, smell or look of food, so you can't tell whether it's dangerous to eat.   PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ... Molecular breast imaging Hospice care: Comforting the terminally ill Urine color Motion sickness: 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.   Mayo Clinic healthy weight pyramid BMI calculator     MAYO CLINIC PRODUCTS & SERVICES   Mayo Clinic Guide to Fertility and Conception The Mayo Clinic Guide to Fertility and Conception is a comprehensive medical reference that provides answers and explanations to questions and concerns related to fertility and potential solutions for those having difficulty conceiving or maintaining pregnancy. Learn more.     HEALTHY RECIPES   Turkey or chicken stove-top casserole over toast Butternut squash and apple salad Turkey and broccoli crepe   HEALTH TIP   Create a family health record Prepare for a family emergency by gathering important details about your family's health. For each person, gather the following information: medical conditions, allergies, medications, blood type, doctor's name and phone number, and insurance information. Also include advance directives, the legal documents that outline your decisions about health care, such as whether to use life-support machines.   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.