In this issue: Cool exercise tips, ear candling, stress and the scale, pet allergies and more.

Stay cool while working out in the summer heat. Manage my newsletter.   HOUSECALL Mayo Clinic named America's #1 Hospital by U.S. News & World Report Vol. 16, Issue 57 | July 16, 2015   THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES     Heat and exercise: Keeping cool in hot weather Exercising in the hot summer sun can raise your temperature, too. How can you beat the heat?     Pet allergy   Does playing with Fido or Fluffy make you sneeze or cause your nose to run? You may have a pet allergy. Discover the symptoms and which treatments may help.           EXPERT ANSWERS   Stress and weight gain Eating in reaction to being stressed can cause you to pack on the pounds. These tips may help. Ear candling: Is it safe? This technique to remove earwax can actually be dangerous, causing serious injury. Find out why.   PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ... Slide show: Add antioxidants to your diet Chemical peel How do rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis differ? Nosebleeds: 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.   Calorie calculator Mayo Clinic healthy weight pyramid     NOW BLOGGING   Nutrition-wise: Americans come up short on fruits and vegetables Most of us aren't eating enough fruits and vegetables. Here's how to include them each time you eat.     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.     Mayo Clinic Diet Mobile App Simple weight loss on the go! The new Mayo Clinic Diet App for iOS puts a healthy lifestyle plan in the palm of your hand. Try it today, and if you love it, upgrade to our premium service. You choose the payment option most convenient for you!     HEALTHY RECIPES   Vegetarian kebabs Eggplant with toasted spices Lemon rice with golden raisins and almonds Orange slices with citrus syrup   HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK   Sports drinks: Better than water? Water is generally the best way to replace lost fluids. But if you're exercising for more than 60 minutes, use a sports drink. Sports drinks can help maintain your body's electrolyte balance and give you a bit more energy because they contain carbohydrates.   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.