In this issue: Cinco de Mayo recipes, stroke warning signs, ABCs of spotting skin cancer and more

HOUSECALL Mayo Clinic is ranked #1 in the nation. Vol. 19, Issue 36 | May 3, 2018   THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES     Stroke: First aid An easy way to remember the warning signs of a stroke is with the acronym FAST: Face, Arms, Speech and Time. Knowing what to look for could help save someone's life.     Complementary and alternative medicine   Just how popular is complementary and alternative medicine? Nearly 30 percent of adults have tried it. From ancient healing systems to supplements, see what's involved.           EXPERT ANSWERS   Do cortisol blockers aid weight loss? The makers of cortisol blockers claim that their products help you lose weight, but the evidence is slim at best. Will an air purifier eliminate cigarette smoke? Trying to avoid secondhand smoke? Find out why using an air purifier isn't your best bet. Body weight training: Is it effective for strength training? Try out this alternative form of strength training that can be a good addition to your fitness program.   PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ... Slide show: Melanoma pictures to help ID skin cancer Hand-washing: Do's and don'ts Ingrown hair Hiatal hernia     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 Heart disease risk calculator     MAYO CLINIC PRODUCTS & SERVICES   Conventional remedies meet alternative therapies to transform health Mayo Clinic Guide to Integrative Medicine is a comprehensive guide to understanding the latest alternative therapies and techniques that, when combined with conventional medicine, can reduce your health care costs and deliver life-changing results. Click here for more information.     The Mayo Clinic Diet online Designed to help you lose 6 to 10 pounds in two weeks! Start with a personalized diet profile now.     HEALTHY RECIPES   Chicken burritos Chipotle spiced shrimp Mango salsa   HEALTH TIP   Hay fever: How to avoid triggers If you have hay fever, the best thing you can do is to take steps to lessen your exposure to allergens, such as pollen and mold: 1. Close doors and windows during pollen season. 2. Use air conditioning in your house and car. 3. Avoid outdoor activity in the early morning, when pollen counts are highest. 4. Use a dehumidifier to reduce indoor humidity. 5. Use a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter in your bedroom.   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.