In this issue: Parkinson's disease explained, mammograms and dense breasts, stress at work and more

HOUSECALL Mayo Clinic is ranked #1 in the nation. Vol. 19, Issue 8 | January 25, 2018   THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES     Parkinson's disease Beloved singer Neil Diamond recently retired from touring because of Parkinson's disease. Learn more about this disorder of the nervous system that affects movement.     Coping with stress: Workplace tips   Beginning-of-the-year projects can be a lot to handle. Dealing with stress at work is easier when you identify your triggers — and address them head on.           EXPERT ANSWERS   Loss of sex drive in men: Natural with aging? As men get older, it's normal for their libidos to decrease, but sometimes an underlying condition is at play. HCG diet: Is it safe and effective? Learn what the FDA has to say about using weight-loss products that contain HCG, a hormone produced during pregnancy. Mammogram: Can it find cancer in dense breasts? Dense breasts can make mammograms more difficult to interpret, but the images are still helpful in finding cancer.   PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ... Angina Severe bleeding: First aid Runny nose: When to see a doctor Jaw surgery     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   Medical news from a trusted source! When it comes to getting health news you can trust, there's no better solution than Mayo Clinic Health Letter. Join more than 500,000 people who read this important publication each month. Order your trial issue today, and get a free special report on sleep. Learn more.     SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT   Real people. Real connections. Men, got questions about your health? Get answers and connect with others who are facing and solving health challenges. Discover your support network today at Connect.MayoClinic.org.     HEALTHY RECIPES   Overnight refrigerator oatmeal Orange juice smoothie Turkey wrap   HEALTH TIP   Quit smoking: Ease into it If you've tried quitting smoking abruptly a few times and it hasn't worked for you, you might want to cut back gradually. 1. Delay having your first cigarette of the day. 2. Smoke only half of each cigarette. 3. Progressively lengthen the time between cigarettes. 4. Buy only one pack of cigarettes at a time. 5. Trade one smoking break a day for physical activity. Build on each success until you've entirely quit smoking.   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     © 2018 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905. All rights reserved.