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Seasonal allergies: Nip them in the bud
If you have seasonal allergies, spring means more than flowers blooming. It also means sneezing, congestion or a runny nose. Here's how to cope.

Polycythemia vera
With this slow-growing type of blood cancer, your bone marrow makes too many red blood cells. Learn the signs and what treatment involves.

EXPERT ANSWERS
Junk food blues: Are depression and diet related?
Studies have found that people who ate a poor quality diet were more likely to report symptoms of depression.

Body fat: What happens to lost fat?
When you lose weight, body fat breaks down into usable energy.

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PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
Essential thrombocythemia
Stroke rehabilitation: What to expect as you recover
Myelofibrosis
Walking: Make it count with activity trackers

HEALTHY RECIPES
Fava beans with garlic
Balsamic roast chicken
Pork medallions with herbes de Provence
Apple salad with figs and almonds

HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK
Try these quick, fun breakfast options
Don't skip breakfast, even if it's become a bore. Change it up, instead. People who eat breakfast tend to have better concentration and lower cholesterol. If you're tired of the same old cereal, try these healthy breakfasts:
1. A whole-wheat pita stuffed with hard-boiled eggs
2. Leftover vegetable pizza
3. A tortilla filled with vegetables, salsa and low-fat shredded cheese
4. A smoothie blended from exotic fruits, some low-fat yogurt and a spoonful of wheat germ
5. Whole-wheat crackers with low-fat cheese or peanut butter

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.

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