In this issue: Happiness ingredients, balance exercises, myelofibrosis, MSG reactions and more

Manage my newsletter. HOUSECALL Vol. 14, Issue 39 | September 25, 2013 THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES Myelofibrosis Myelofibrosis is a serious bone marrow disorder that disrupts your body's normal production of blood cells. Sexual health and aging: Keep the passion alive Sexual health is important at any age. Find out how aging can affect sexuality and what you can do to maintain a fulfilling sex life. EXPERT ANSWERS Monosodium glutamate (MSG): Is it harmful? Monosodium glutamate (MSG) can trigger headaches and other symptoms in some people. Nervous breakdown: What does it mean? Nervous breakdown isn't a medical term — but it may indicate an underlying mental health condition. PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ... Video: How a stem cell transplant works Chemotherapy Blood transfusion Slide show: Balance exercises TRUSTED HEALTH TOOLS Use these simple calculators and self-assessments for personalized health tips. Depression self-assessment Prostate symptoms self-assessment LDL cholesterol calculator NOW BLOGGING Living with cancer: What are the ingredients to happiness? You can't eliminate uncertainty or anxiety, but you can find ways to have more positive, happy days instead of days filled with sadness and negative emotions. MAYO CLINIC PRODUCTS & SERVICES Try Mayo Clinic Health Letter today and get two free special reports Don't miss this special offer. We'll send you a risk-free issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter, America's favorite health newsletter, developed by Mayo Clinic doctors. As a bonus gift, we'll send you two free special reports on weight control and arthritis. Learn six ways to lose weight safely and permanently, and see which alternative treatments could help your arthritis. Order now! HEALTHY RECIPES Rotelle pasta with sun-dried tomato and black olive sauce Quinoa risotto with arugula and Parmesan Sun-dried tomato, thyme and basil pizza Vegetable and garlic calzone HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK Feeling gassy and a little embarrassed? Occasional flatulence is unavoidable, but embarrassing just the same. To prevent excess gas: 1. Limit gassy foods, such as beans and broccoli. 2. Eat fewer fatty foods, such as fried foods and fatty meats. 3. Take a short walk after meals. 4. Try an over-the-counter anti-gas product. 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 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. 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.