In this issue: Summertime meals, tick trouble, coconut oil and waist size, robotic surgery and more.

What's for dinner? Here are some fun summer meals. Manage my newsletter.   HOUSECALL Mayo Clinic named America's #1 Hospital by U.S. News & World Report Vol. 16, Issue 55 | July 9, 2015   THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES     Summer recipes: Celebrate the season Enjoy the tastes of summer with seven mix-and-match menus. Try some of these no-fuss healthy recipes today.     Chronic stress puts your health at risk   Your body's stress reaction was meant to protect you. But when it's constantly on alert, your health can pay the price. Here's how.           EXPERT ANSWERS   Coconut oil for weight loss: Does it work? Will taking coconut oil help you drop those extra pounds? Research says no — but your waist size may benefit. Warfarin diet: What foods should I avoid? Taking this blood-thinning medication means having to watch what you eat. Certain foods and drinks can make warfarin less effective.   PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ... Robotic surgery Tick bites: First aid Alzheimer's genes: Are you at risk? Hot flashes     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.   Mayo Clinic healthy weight pyramid Calorie calculator     NOW BLOGGING   Nutrition-wise: Which fish to pick — farmed or wild? Eating more fish may be a healthy option, but knowing which to choose can be confusing. Get the facts on wild-caught and farm-raised fish.     MAYO CLINIC PRODUCTS & SERVICES   A new perspective on Alzheimer's Mayo Clinic on Alzheimer's Disease is based on the patient care experience and research at Mayo Clinic. The book brings you the latest, most effective treatment approaches we know and is a must-read for every caregiver. Learn more.     The 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   Beet burgers English cucumber salad with balsamic vinaigrette Barley and roasted tomato risotto Mixed berry pie   HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK   Can sit-ups flatten your stomach? Abdominal exercises, such as sit-ups and crunches, can help strengthen abdominal muscles and improve posture. But you can't spot reduce areas of excess body fat with certain exercises. So if you have excess fat in your abdomen, don't count on crunches for six-pack abs. To lose weight and body fat, you need to consume fewer calories than you burn by adjusting your diet and exercise habits.   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     Did you know? Mayo Clinic is a not-for-profit medical institution dedicated to patient care, education and medical research. Proceeds from advertising and the sale of Mayo Clinic books and newsletters support Mayo Clinic's mission. Share our passion for science and health. Please consider a gift to Mayo Clinic. Click here to donate.     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.