In this issue: Age spot remedies, vaccines for grown-ups, opioid addiction explained and more

HOUSECALL Mayo Clinic is ranked #1 in the nation. Vol. 19, Issue 34 | April 26, 2018   THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES     How opioid addiction occurs Opioid use can lead to addiction and, too often, overdose. Find out how short-term pain relief can result in life-threatening problems.     Vaccines for adults   It's World Immunization Week, so it's a great time to see if you're up to date on your shots. You may need vaccines for pneumonia, shingles and more, so check in with your doctor.           EXPERT ANSWERS   Is gluten-free a healthy way to eat? If you don't need to avoid gluten, is it OK to follow a gluten-free diet? It depends on what you eat instead. Managing depression and multiple sclerosis (MS) Depression is very common among people with MS. Learn how to recognize the signs and know where to go for help.   PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ... Age spots (liver spots) Deviated septum Video: Cholesterol numbers Slide show: Exercises to improve your core strength Organ donation: Don't let these myths confuse you     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   Take control of chronic pain Don't put up with pain for one more day! Get the information you need to help you successfully manage persistent pain. Mayo Clinic Guide to Pain Relief offers the latest treatments and therapies available to help you feel better and live a more active, comfortable life. Take control today! Learn how.     SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT   People are there for you Anxiety. Depression. If you don't feel OK, it's fine to say it. Meet others on Mayo Clinic Connect, an online community where you can talk with people living well with depression and anxiety. Discover your support network today!     HEALTHY RECIPES   Blueberry lavender lemonade Coconut shrimp Baked brie envelopes   HEALTH TIP   Need a snack? Go nuts! Eating nuts as part of a healthy diet can be good for your heart. They may lower low-density lipoprotein (LDL, or "bad") cholesterol levels. Eating nuts may reduce the risk of developing blood clots that can lead to a heart attack. Try consuming a small handful of nuts every day. Walnuts are rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Almonds, macadamia nuts, hazelnuts and pecans also are very heart healthy. Even peanuts, which are technically not nuts, but legumes, can be good for you. Of course, choosing nuts coated in chocolate, sugar or salt may cancel out their heart-healthy benefits.   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.