In this issue: Nuts and heart health, walking pole workouts, delicious Hanukkah recipes and more

HOUSECALL Mayo Clinic is ranked #1 in the nation. Vol. 18, Issue 99 | December 11, 2017   THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES     Nuts and your heart: Eating nuts for heart health Almonds, walnuts — you name it — almost every type of nut has a lot of nutrition in a tiny package. See how adding them to your diet may help your heart.     DHEA: Evidence for anti-aging claims is weak   Fans of dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) believe that the supplement can ward off chronic illness and improve physical performance. What does the research show?           EXPERT ANSWERS   Plugged ears: What is the remedy? Learn simple treatments to ease that feeling of fullness or pressure in your ears when you have a cold. Scalp psoriasis vs. seborrheic dermatitis: What's the difference? These two common scalp conditions have their own signs and symptoms. Discover what they are. Walking poles: Good for brisk walking? Find out how using walking poles can turn your daily stroll into a full-body workout.   PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ... Video: Preventing kidney stones Testicular exam Slide show: How your brain works Bruise: 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   Improve heart health in as little as 10 minutes a day From the heart-health experts at Mayo Clinic, this book could save your life or help you save the life of someone you care about. Mayo Clinic Healthy Heart for Life! offers a simple action-oriented plan to help you improve your heart health and reduce your risk for heart disease. The book identifies all the factors Mayo Clinic doctors know you can use to achieve those ends, organized into 10 easy-to-follow steps. Don't hesitate; order today!     The Mayo Clinic Diet online Designed to help you lose 6 to 10 pounds in two weeks! Start with a personalized diet profile now.     HEALTHY RECIPES   Roasted winter squash with wild rice and cranberries Beef brisket Cheese latkes   HEALTH TIP   Perfect holiday? Forget about it! Adding extensive preparations, such as shopping, baking and entertaining, to your usual daily demands can take the joy out of the holidays. Instead, consider scaling back. Focus on the holiday traditions you enjoy most and skip the rest. Accept imperfections in yourself and in others. Embrace the holiday season with peace and good cheer.   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 find the answers Support Mayo Clinic; donate now. Your support changes lives.     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.