In this issue: Autumn apple recipes, portion size and weight loss, meningitis prevention and more.

Have you added beans to your diet yet? Manage my newsletter.   HOUSECALL Mayo Clinic ranked #1 in more specialties than any other hospital in the nation Vol. 16, Issue 75 | September 21, 2015   THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES     Beans and other legumes: Cooking tips Packed with protein and cholesterol-free, beans, peas and lentils are great additions to your diet. Discover easy ways to include them in meals.     Meningitis: Prevention   With school back in session, the risk for meningitis (swelling of the membranes around the brain and spinal cord) rises. Here's how to keep you and your loved ones safe.           EXPERT ANSWERS   Loss of taste and smell: Natural with aging? Losing some of your ability to taste and smell as you get older is normal. But other factors may play a part, too. Does atrial fibrillation run in families? Up to 30 percent of people with this common heart rhythm disorder may have a relative with the condition.   PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ... Slide show: Guide to portion control for weight loss Chronic pelvic pain in women Video: Proton beam therapy Rheumatoid arthritis: Symptoms     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.   BMI calculator Heart disease risk calculator     NOW BLOGGING   Going the distance: Don't ignore what your body tells you The pressure to keep up may cause you to ignore signs from your body and jeopardize your health.     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.     Mayo Clinic Diet mobile app With the new Mayo Clinic Diet app for iOS, learn how to easily spot a serving size and make the right decisions on the go!     HEALTHY RECIPES   Apples with dip Wild rice pilaf with cranberries and apples Granola with raisins, apples and cinnamon Pork tenderloin with apples and blue cheese   HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK   Tai chi: Meditation in motion? Tai chi is an ancient Chinese exercise that uses slow, gentle dance-like movements to encourage relaxation, improve balance, and strengthen muscles and joints. You don't need special clothing or equipment to do tai chi. Look for tai chi classes at your local community education center, senior center or health club.   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.