In this issue: Emotional eating, running for beginners, BPA in food containers, MERS virus and more.

How are food, mood and weight loss connected? Manage my newsletter.   HOUSECALL Mayo Clinic named America's #1 Best Hospital by U.S. News & World Report Vol. 16, Issue 46 | June 8, 2015   THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES     Weight loss: Gain control of emotional eating Do you turn to food when facing a difficult problem, stress or boredom? Emotional eating can sabotage your weight-loss efforts.     Buying prescription drugs online   Although buying prescriptions online can save you time and money, be choosy about the pharmacy — it may not be legitimate. Stay safe with these do's and don'ts.           EXPERT ANSWERS   What is BPA? Should I be worried about it? The chemical BPA is used in some plastic and metal food containers. Explore alternatives if you're concerned about safety. What is MERS-CoV, and what should I do? Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) causes a respiratory illness that can be serious. Here's how to help protect yourself.   PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ... 5K run: 7-week training schedule for beginners Checking pulse over the carotid artery Video: Colonoscopy Cuts and scrapes: 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: Find your niche Identify what makes you unique or what you do that others can't. Then work to become a master at it.     MAYO CLINIC PRODUCTS & SERVICES   Try Mayo Clinic Health Letter today and get a free special report 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 a free special report on arthritis. With this report, discover how you can reduce pain, overcome obstacles and lead an active life. Order now!     HEALTHY RECIPES   Macaroni and cheese Sweet peppers stuffed with scalloped corn Jamaican barbecued pork tenderloin Apple corn muffins   HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK   Free weights or machines: Which are better? Free weights are versatile and inexpensive. They also simulate real-life lifting situations and promote whole-body stabilization. Likewise, machine weights can be effective weight training tools, as long as you use machines that adjust to your body dimensions and allow full range of motion of your joints. What is the bottom line? Choose a weight training system that you enjoy and that fits into your lifestyle. And whatever type of resistance you choose, remember that proper technique is more important than the specific type of equipment.   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   © 2015 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905. All rights reserved.