In this issue: Tick bite basics, diet decisions, step exercises, skin cancer snapshots and more.

How can you avoid tick bites while outside? Manage my newsletter.   HOUSECALL Mayo Clinic named America's #1 Hospital by U.S. News & World Report Vol. 16, Issue 59 | July 23, 2015   THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES     Stay safe this summer: Know the ABCs of ticks For such tiny creatures, ticks can make a big impact. Here's how to protect yourself on the trails and in backyards this season.     Weight loss: Choosing a diet that's right for you   Dropping those extra pounds is your goal, but which diet will help you reach it? Get the skinny on how to rate weight-loss plans.           EXPERT ANSWERS   Statins: Do they cause ALS? Statins can cause muscle injury in some people. But can they also trigger ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease)? See what researchers found. Celiac disease diet: How do I get enough grains? If you have celiac disease, there are plenty of gluten-free grains — including good-for-you whole grains — out there.   PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ... Slide show: Melanoma pictures to help identify skin cancer Video: Step-up exercise Chest pain: First aid Being assertive: Reduce stress, communicate better     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   Stress: Champions show the way A look at a rock band, a basketball team and a race horse suggests that success depends a lot on focus and commitment.     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   Avocado dip Crispy potato skins Ginger-marinated grilled portobello mushrooms Chipotle spiced shrimp   HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK   Buying athletic shoes? Check your arch Athletic shoes should be tailored to your arch type (high arch, neutral arch, low arch). Not sure about your foot type? Dip your foot in water and then step on a piece of cardboard. Examine your footprint. If you see most of your footprint, you probably have a low arch. If you see very little of your footprint, you probably have a high arch.   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.