In this issue: Fitness ball how-to, colonoscopy prep, chronic pain treatment, bullying and more

Manage my newsletter. HOUSECALL Vol. 14, Issue 36 | September 4, 2013 THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES Fitness ball exercises: How-to video collection Fitness balls may look like toys — but they can play an important role in nearly any fitness routine. See how fitness ball exercises are done. Video: How to choose a fitness ball Want to add variety to your fitness routine? Here's how to choose the right fitness ball for you. EXPERT ANSWERS Splitting doses: A good strategy for colonoscopy preparation? Spreading preparation over two days is not only more tolerable, but does a better job of cleaning the colon. The Special K diet: Helpful for weight loss? Will eating cereal help your diet? See if the Special K diet works. PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ... Antidepressants: Another weapon against chronic pain Colon cancer Bullying: Help your child handle a bully Stress relief: When and how to say no TRUSTED HEALTH TOOLS Use these simple calculators and self-assessments for personalized health tips. Target heart rate calculator Mayo Clinic healthy weight pyramid tool Calorie calculator NOW BLOGGING Living with diabetes: Enjoy fair food without torpedoing your diet Having diabetes doesn't mean you have to skip the county fair. With these tips you can enjoy your fair favorites and stay on your diet. MAYO CLINIC PRODUCTS & SERVICES Try Mayo Clinic Health Letter today and get two free special reports Health news you can trust is just a click away! Get the latest medical research results and news from Mayo Clinic health professionals. Mayo Clinic Health Letter is a monthly newsletter loaded with full-color medical illustrations and health tips. Act now and we will send you a risk-free trial issue with two complimentary special reports. It's your #1 source for medical news. Learn more. HEALTHY RECIPES Curried cream of tomato soup with apples Pork tenderloin with apples and balsamic vinegar Apples with dip Baked apples with cherries and almonds HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK Soapy debate: Antibacterial or regular? Despite soaring popularity, antibacterial soap is no more effective at killing germs than is regular soap. And using antibacterial soap may lead to the development of bacteria that are resistant to the products' antimicrobial agents, making it even harder to kill these germs in the future. Need practical advice on diet and exercise? Want creative solutions for stress and other lifestyle issues? Discover even more healthy lifestyle topics at MayoClinic.com. Mayo Clinic is a not-for-profit organization and proceeds from Web advertising help support our mission. Mayo Clinic does not endorse any non-Mayo products and services advertised. Advertising and sponsorship policy Connect with Mayo Clinic For more of our reliable health information and tools, visit us at MayoClinic.com. Or add us to your social network! Like us on Facebook Follow on Twitter Follow on Pinterest Watch on YouTube Patient Stories View More Newsletters Give to Mayo Clinic A gift to research at Mayo Clinic is a gift of life. Donate now. Thanks for joining our mailing list, buzzhairs.health@blogger.com, for Mayo Clinic HOUSECALL. REMOVE me from this list | Add me to this list | Customer service ©2013 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905. All rights reserved.