In this issue: Fit in fitness, soothe a sore throat, zap acne, lower high blood pressure and more.

Squeezing in exercise is easier than you think. Manage my newsletter.   HOUSECALL Mayo Clinic named America's #1 Best Hospital by U.S. News & World Report Vol. 16, Issue 17 | February 26, 2015   THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES     Fitting in fitness: Finding time for physical activity Can't seem to make time for exercise? Try taking your dog for daily walks, ramping up chores, moving while watching TV and more.     Bedbugs   About the size of apple seeds, bedbugs hide in and around beds. Know how to keep them out of your home and how to avoid them when traveling.           EXPERT ANSWERS   Dental floss vs. water pick: Which is better? Discover why you may not want to toss your floss in favor of a water pick for a healthy smile. Energy drinks: Do they really boost energy? Energy drinks may give you a temporary energy boost — but it doesn't last long.   PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ... Sauce and dressing recipes High blood pressure (hypertension) Over-the-counter acne products: What works and why Sore throat     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.   Calorie calculator Mayo Clinic healthy weight pyramid     NOW BLOGGING   Stress: Don't lose your soul searching for success Learn from those who lost their way in pursuit of greater fame and fortune.     MAYO CLINIC PRODUCTS & SERVICES   Pain management strategies from Mayo Clinic As the field of pain medicine continues to advance, so does our knowledge. That's why we've introduced our second edition of Mayo Clinic Guide to Pain Relief. This guide offers the latest pain management strategies from Mayo Clinic experts to help you feel better and effectively manage chronic pain. Learn more.     SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT   Free Webinar — Stroke: Prevention & Diagnosis and Surgical & Non-surgical Treatment Options Join us on March 4, at noon CST, for a live interactive webinar hosted by Mayo Clinic. Learn about stroke prevention, diagnosis and treatment options with Drs. Robert Brown Jr. and Giuseppe Lanzino. A question and answer period will follow their discussion. Register here.     HEALTHY RECIPES   Chicken and spinach calzones Sloppy joes Spicy ground turkey tacos Chicken strips with honey mustard sauce   HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK   Cook up ways to go low fat Just by using healthy cooking techniques you can cut fat and calories. Try these easy tips: 1. Use nonstick cookware to brown food without adding fat. 2. Use healthier cooking methods, such as baking, broiling, steaming, poaching and roasting. 3. Use flavor enhancers, such as herbs, spices or flavored vinegars, instead of relying on salt.   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.