In this issue: Healthy holiday recipes, ginkgo biloba and memory, latex allergy signs and more

HOUSECALL Mayo Clinic is ranked #1 in the nation. Vol. 18, Issue 101 | December 18, 2017   THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES     Holiday recipes: Celebrate with healthy and festive fare The holidays may seem like times for indulgence, but you can still eat healthy. Mix and match these delicious recipes for your next gathering.     Urinary incontinence   The loss of bladder control is a common and often embarrassing problem. If urinary incontinence affects your daily activities, know that simple lifestyle changes or medical treatment can often help.           EXPERT ANSWERS   Ginkgo biloba: Can it prevent memory loss? This extract, derived from the leaves of the ginkgo biloba tree, is often touted as a memory aid. Find out what studies have shown. Vicks VapoRub: An effective nasal decongestant? Was your mother right? Learn whether Vicks VapoRub can truly relieve a stuffy nose.   PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ... Latex allergy Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Vasculitis Rotator cuff injury Video: Reverse fly 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   Mayo Clinic on Managing Incontinence Incontinence is treatable — even curable — for both men and women. Discover practical strategies for improving bladder and bowel control with this valuable guide.     HEALTHY RECIPES   French onion soup Chicken cordon bleu New England trifle   HEALTH TIP   Know when to move your winter workout indoors Wind chill extremes can make exercising outdoors unsafe even if you dress warmly. The wind can penetrate your clothes and remove the insulating layer of warm air that surrounds your body. If the air temperature dips well below zero F (minus 18 C), choose an indoor activity instead.   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     Help us reach our goal You can make 2018 a year of new discoveries for cancer, Alzheimer's and other devastating diseases. Mayo Clinic is a nonprofit organization, and every dollar of your tax-deductible gift goes to funding the lifesaving research, outstanding patient care and critical medical education our patients and their families will be counting on next year. But hurry; there's not much time left to donate before the Dec. 31 deadline!     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.