In this issue: Chapped lip remedies, multigrain vs. whole grain, easy mindfulness exercises and more

HOUSECALL Mayo Clinic is ranked #1 in the nation. Vol. 18, Issue 103 | December 25, 2017   THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES     Mindfulness exercises Are your holidays more stressful than joyful? Mindfulness exercises can help you turn away from negative thinking. Discover the health benefits, how to practice and more.     LASIK surgery: Is it right for you?   Tired of wearing glasses or contacts? Find out whether you're a good candidate for vision correction with LASIK surgery.           EXPERT ANSWERS   Chapped lips: What's the best remedy? There's a lot you can do to treat — and prevent — chapped lips this winter. Consider these tips. Multigrain vs. whole grain: Which is healthier? The term "multigrain" means that more than one grain is used, while "whole grain" refers to the entire kernel. Here are the facts.   PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ... Breast cancer prevention: How to reduce your risk Sore throat Video: Standing hip abduction with resistance tubing Cuts and scrapes: First aid Slide show: Add antioxidants to your diet     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   Eat well. Enjoy life. Lose weight. Jump-start your weight loss with a two-week quick-start plan designed to help you lose 6 to 10 pounds in a safe and healthy way. In The Mayo Clinic Diet, you will find support, guidance and practical wisdom from Mayo doctors and dietitians. Your satisfaction is guaranteed. Order today!     HEALTHY RECIPES   Vegetable, lentil and garbanzo bean stew Curried pork tenderloin in apple cider Carrot cake   HEALTH TIP   Have you done your pushups today? The pushup is a classic exercise that uses your body weight for resistance. Here's how to do it: 1. Lie facedown on the floor with your elbows bent and your palms next to your shoulders. 2. Keeping your back straight, push up with your arms until your arms are extended. 3. Lower your body until your chin touches the floor.   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.