In this issue: 10 tips to lower blood pressure, weight-loss readiness, thicker eyelashes and more

HOUSECALL Mayo Clinic is ranked #1 in the nation. Vol. 19, Issue 30 | April 12, 2018   THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES     10 ways to control high blood pressure without medication From moving more to watching your waistline, you can do a lot to lower high blood pressure without taking pills. Try these 10 tips.     Weight loss: Ready to change your habits?   Losing weight takes more than wishful thinking. You'll need to make some lifestyle changes, so answer these questions to see if you're ready.           EXPERT ANSWERS   Latisse: The answer for longer, thicker eyelashes? The medication Latisse may lengthen, thicken and darken eyelashes — but there can be side effects. Macrocytosis: What causes it? Enlarged red blood cells (macrocytosis) can be due to many factors, including a vitamin B-12 deficiency. Play it safe when taking food to a loved one in the hospital Here's how to make sure your act of kindness doesn't have unintended and even deadly consequences for the patient.   PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ... Oral cancer screening Sprained ankle Hyperparathyroidism Resilience: Build skills to endure hardship     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.     HEALTHY RECIPES   Polenta with fresh vegetables Orange-rosemary roasted chicken Fava beans with garlic   HEALTH TIP   Choose the right walking shoes In the market for walking shoes? To find the right fit, try these tips: 1. Wear the same socks shopping that you'll wear when walking. 2. Make sure you have at least a half-inch between your longest toe and the end of the shoe. 3. Be sure the shoe is wide enough. The side-to-side fit of the shoe should be snug, not tight. 4. Walk a few laps in the store. Make sure your heels fit snugly and don't slip as you walk.   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.