In this issue: DASH diet menu ideas, flaxseed and prostate cancer, restless legs syndrome and more

HOUSECALL Mayo Clinic is ranked #1 in the nation. Vol. 19, Issue 18 | March 1, 2018   THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES     Sample menus for the DASH diet How does this eating plan work to control high blood pressure? By emphasizing low-sodium foods and nutrients that help get your numbers down. Here's what to put on your plate.     3 simple strategies to help you focus and de-stress   Do daily distractions leave you feeling unfocused and stressed? Take a breath. Here are three great ways to start taking back control.           EXPERT ANSWERS   Alzheimer's and dementia: What's the difference? These two terms are often used interchangeably, but they actually have very different meanings. Flaxseed: Does it affect the risk for prostate cancer? Can flaxseed in your diet lower your chances of developing prostate cancer? See what researchers have found.   PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ... Hemophilia Eating disorder treatment: Know your options Video: Squat and reach with fitness ball Peptic ulcer Restless legs syndrome     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   Good news for men everywhere The most frequently diagnosed cancer in American men is prostate cancer, and while the risks are serious, the condition is treatable. Full details of this important news can be yours in the Mayo Clinic Essential Guide to Prostate Health. Learn more.     HEALTHY RECIPES   Southwestern wraps Cilantro lime dressing Pico de gallo   HEALTH TIP   Winter doesn't mean you can sideline the sunscreen It's as easy to get sunburned in winter as in summer. Snow reflects the sun's rays, so sunburn is possible even if you're cold. When you're outdoors in the winter, wear sunscreen on any exposed areas. Use lip balm that contains sunscreen, too.   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.