In this issue: Healthy weight mantra, memory loss causes, prediabetes signs, restless legs and more.

Make a plan to quit smoking once and for all. Manage my newsletter.   HOUSECALL Mayo Clinic named America's #1 Best Hospital by U.S. News & World Report Vol. 16, Issue 1 | January 1, 2015   THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES     Smoking cessation: Creating a quit-smoking plan Have you resolved to quit smoking for good? Having a plan can help you cope with nicotine withdrawal and strong urges to light up.     Memory loss: When to seek help   Losing your memory may be a sign of normal aging, a treatable condition or the onset of dementia. Know when to see your doctor.           EXPERT ANSWERS   Hangover prevention: Do lighter colored drinks help? Drinking lighter colored drinks is not a good method of hangover prevention — but it may help a little. Loss of taste and smell: Natural with aging? Aging can play a role in the loss of taste and smell, but not always. Learn about other factors.   PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ... Restless legs syndrome Video: Tomosynthesis: New breast cancer screening Prediabetes Watery eyes     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 Mayo Clinic healthy weight pyramid     NOW BLOGGING   Nutrition-wise: Weight management mantra: Maintain, don't gain Try thinking about about weight in a new way: Focus on a healthy lifestyle that prevents weight gain rather than on dieting for weight loss.     MAYO CLINIC PRODUCTS & SERVICES   Best treatment strategies for arthritis Today's arthritis options are more effective than ever before, and understanding the condition is key to controlling it. In Mayo Clinic on Arthritis, you'll discover better medications, improved treatments and self-care tips. This practical knowledge can help you explore your best treatment strategies for leading an active life. Learn more.     New year, new you! The Mayo Clinic Diet online is designed to help you lose weight and keep it off! Start now.     HEALTHY RECIPES   Creole-style black-eyed peas Cod with lemon and capers Brown rice pilaf with asparagus and mushrooms Chipotle spiced shrimp   HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK   Laugh more, stress less Humor can help reduce stress by providing a positive way of looking at problems. Humor can also help you perceive what's ridiculous or absurd in a situation. To promote humor in your life, follow these steps: 1. Be open to humor. Give yourself permission to laugh, even during tough times. 2. Surround yourself with humor. Try hanging cartoons in your workstation. 3. Seek out humor. Look for humor in everyday situations. Or watch a favorite comedy DVD. 4. Share your humor. Tell a funny true story to a coworker or friend.   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   © 2015 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905. All rights reserved.