In this issue: Foods to fuel workouts, cyberchondria symptoms, whitening toothpaste tips and more

HOUSECALL Mayo Clinic is ranked #1 in the nation. Vol. 19, Issue 2 | January 4, 2018   THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES     Eating and exercise: 5 tips to maximize your workouts Whether you're walking around the block or training for a race, what you eat and drink can affect your workout. Keep these tips in mind.     Secondhand smoke: Avoid dangers in the air   If you've resolved to quit smoking, know that you'll be helping others as well as yourself. Secondhand smoke is a factor in cancer, heart disease and more. Here are the facts.           EXPERT ANSWERS   Cold symptoms: Does drinking milk increase phlegm? Is drinking milk to blame for extra phlegm when you're sick with a cold? Find out. Whitening toothpaste: Does it whiten teeth? Looking to brighten your smile? Learn how whitening toothpaste works and whether it's worth trying.   PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ... Video: Cyberchondria Secondary hypertension How to be happy: Tips for cultivating contentment Urinalysis Numbness: When to see a doctor     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   Discover 4 simple steps to live a resilient, joy-filled life! The Mayo Clinic Handbook for Happiness is a great companion to The Mayo Clinic Guide to Stress-Free Living. Anchored in science and accessible to everyone, this book focuses on building resilience to stress and difficulty through a simple four-step plan. Learn more.     Start a healthier you with the Mayo Clinic Health Letter We'll send you a trial issue of the Mayo Clinic Health Letter, America's leading health newsletter, along with a special report on sleep. You risk nothing. Order your trial issue today!     HEALTHY RECIPES   Cream of chicken and wild rice chowder Chili 6-grain hot cereal   HEALTH TIP   One-pot meals for healthy eating Short on time but still want to stick to your healthy-eating plan? For quick and simple cooking, choose a dish that serves as a full meal. Here are three healthy examples: 1. Beef, barley and vegetable stew. 2. Chicken, vegetable and rice casserole. 3. Vegetarian chili with beans and diced vegetables.   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     © 2018 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905. All rights reserved.