In this issue: 7 steps to better sleep, holiday survival tips, flu symptoms, toothbrushes and more.

Discover 7 ways to have more restful sleep. Manage my newsletter.   HOUSECALL Mayo Clinic named America's #1 Best Hospital by U.S. News & World Report Vol. 15, Issue 87 | December 4, 2014   THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES     Sleep tips: 7 steps to better sleep Work, family, holiday stress — they can all interfere with a good night's rest. Consider these simple sleep tips to help you get some shut-eye.     Weight loss: Feel full on fewer calories   Healthy eating plans such as the Mayo Clinic Diet use the concept of energy density. Learn which foods are filling, yet low in calories.           EXPERT ANSWERS   Flu symptoms: Should I see my doctor? If you're at high risk of flu complications, see your doctor if you have signs of the flu. Electric toothbrush: Better than a manual toothbrush? Using an electric toothbrush might help you remove more plaque from your teeth and improve your gum health.   PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ... Recognizing and treating anaphylaxis when you have food allergies Metabolic syndrome Aerobic exercise: Top 10 reasons to get physical Burns: First aid     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.   Heart disease risk calculator BMI calculator     NOW BLOGGING   Stress: Holiday survival tips The holidays are a time of heightened stress for many people. If you're one of them, try these tips for surviving the season.     MAYO CLINIC PRODUCTS & SERVICES   Put this natural healing wisdom to use for your better health You need reliable, easy-to-understand information about complementary and alternative medicine. Mayo Clinic Book of Alternative Medicine explains the various products and practices, guiding you to those that may help treat or prevent disease, and those that may be of no benefit or potentially dangerous. Learn more.     The new Mayo Clinic Diet online Designed to help you lose 6 to 10 lbs. in 2 weeks! Start with a personalized diet profile now.     HEALTHY RECIPES   Braised chicken with mushrooms and pearl onions Apple-fennel slaw Potato-fennel soup Irish brown bread   HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK   Say no, to say yes to less stress Is your plate piled too high with deadlines and obligations? Are you trying to cram too many activities into too little time? If so, you may find stress relief by learning how to say no to others and yes to yourself. Don't make up reasons to get out of an obligation. The truth is always the best way to turn down friends, family members or co-workers. But let them down gently. Compliment their effort while saying that you're unable to commit at this time. It'll soften the blow and keep you in good graces.   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     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 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.