In this issue: Thanksgiving menu ideas, electric toothbrush benefits, infection types and more

HOUSECALL Mayo Clinic is ranked #1 in the nation. Vol. 18, Issue 92 | November 16, 2017   THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES     Thanksgiving recipes: Delicious and healthy options Serve up a healthier Thanksgiving this year. These recipes have all the flavor of the dishes you love, but with less fat and fewer calories.     Quit-smoking products: Boost your chance of success   Today is the Great American Smokeout, so it's the perfect time to quit smoking. See how patches, gum, lozenges and more may help you stamp out tobacco once and for all.           EXPERT ANSWERS   When the heat is on, which oil should you use? Olive, canola or grapeseed? Learn which cooking oils you should use for sauteing and frying. Electric toothbrush: Better than a manual toothbrush? Using an electric toothbrush might help you remove more plaque from your teeth and improve your gum health. Bacterial vs. viral infections: How do they differ? These two types of infections have different causes and treatments. Find out more.   PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ... Indigestion Edema Suicide grief: Healing after a loved one's suicide Video: Plank with fitness ball     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   Relief for America's epidemic of indigestion The guidance in Mayo Clinic on Digestive Health should make your digestive problems more understandable, more manageable and more responsive to treatment. Your satisfaction is guaranteed, so order now.     The Mayo Clinic Diet online Thanksgiving is almost here! This year, lose weight while still enjoying the delicious foods you love.     HEALTHY RECIPES   Glazed turkey breast with fruit stuffing Sweet potato soufflé Roasted green beans   HEALTH TIP   Want to be more active? Try an activity tracker Want to be more active and fit? Use an activity tracker or a pedometer. You can buy activity trackers online and at most fitness and sporting goods stores. Once you have your activity tracker, set a goal, such as increasing the number of steps you take to reach a target of 10,000 steps each day. The simple process of recording your steps and tracking your progress may help you increase your physical activity.   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.