In this issue: Halloween safety, enterovirus 68, Mediterranean diet recipes, arthritis and more.

Make this Halloween frightfully fun and safe. Manage my newsletter.   HOUSECALL Mayo Clinic named America's #1 Best Hospital by U.S. News & World Report Vol. 15, Issue 76 | October 27, 2014   THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES     Halloween safety: Tips for trick-or-treaters From decorating pumpkins and choosing costumes to inspecting candy, get tips on how to make Halloween safe and fun.     Arthritis   Are your joints feeling painful and stiff? It could be arthritis — the symptoms typically worsen with age. Find out about treatments and how to cope.           EXPERT ANSWERS   Enterovirus D68: How can I protect my child? Enterovirus D68 infections are on the rise, mostly among children. Know the signs and what you can do. Erectile dysfunction symptoms: How do I recognize a problem? When it comes to ED, learn what to look for and when to see a doctor.   PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ... Slide show: Types of psoriasis Gastric bypass surgery: Who is it for? Menopause Mediterranean diet recipes     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     NOW BLOGGING   Stress: Making telecommuting work When you telecommute, it's easy to get distracted and fall behind if you — or your family — view workdays as holidays.     MAYO CLINIC PRODUCTS & SERVICES   Mayo Clinic Guide to Preventing & Treating Osteoporosis Stop osteoporosis in its tracks. It's never too late to do something about your bone health.     HEALTHY RECIPES   Minestrone soup Salad greens with acorn squash Ratatouille with roasted tomato vinaigrette Caribbean red beans and brown rice   HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK   Brush up on how to brush your teeth You brush your teeth every day, but are you doing it properly? Here's how to brush: Hold your toothbrush at a slight angle against your teeth and brush with short back-and-forth motions. Remember to brush the back and chewing surfaces of your teeth, as well as your tongue. Avoid vigorous or harsh scrubbing, which can irritate your gums. Or use an electric toothbrush. Either way, brush your teeth at least twice a day: in the morning and before you go to bed.   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 is a not-for-profit organization. Proceeds from website advertising help support our mission. Mayo Clinic does not endorse any non-Mayo products and services. Advertising & Sponsorship Policy    |    Opportunities     Give to Mayo Clinic A gift to research at Mayo Clinic is a gift of life. Donate now.     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 Follow on Pinterest   Watch on YouTube Patient Stories View More Newsletters       Thanks for joining our mailing list, dr.samah.saied.ahmed@gmail.com, for Mayo Clinic HOUSECALL.   REMOVE me from this list | Add me to this list | Customer service   © 2014 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905. All rights reserved.