THIS WEEK'S TOP TOPICS
Empty-nest syndrome: Tips for coping
If your last child is all grown up and about to leave home — or he or she has already moved out — you might be feeling mixed emotions. Although you encourage your children to become independent, the experience of letting go can be painful. Find out how an empty nest can affect parents, what you can do to prepare for the transition and how to cope.

Understanding ovarian cancer
September is National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, which makes it a good time to learn more about this disease. Ovarian cancer often goes undetected until it has spread within the pelvis and abdomen. At this late stage, it's more difficult to treat and frequently is fatal. Early-stage ovarian cancer, in which the disease is confined to the ovary, is more likely to be treated successfully. Factors that can increase your risk of ovarian cancer include your age, family and genetic history, and use of estrogen hormone replacement therapy. What do you know about ovarian cancer?

EXPERT ANSWERS
What is a Candida cleanse diet and what does it do?
Some complementary and alternative medicine practitioners blame common symptoms such as fatigue, headache and poor memory on overgrowth of the funguslike organism Candida albicans in the intestines, sometimes called "yeast syndrome." To cure the syndrome, they recommend a Candida cleanse diet. Is it effective? Learn more from Dr. Brent Bauer, director of the Mayo Clinic Complementary and Integrative Medicine Program.

Can Resperate help reduce blood pressure?
Resperate is a portable electronic device that promotes slow, deep breathing. Resperate is approved by the Food and Drug Administration for reducing stress and lowering blood pressure, and it's available without a prescription. Learn more from Dr. Sheldon Sheps, an emeritus Mayo Clinic hypertension and peripheral vascular diseases specialist.

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Tips for long-distance caregivers
Liver transplant
Fecal incontinence
Video: 'Seated Leg Press With Weight Machine'

HEALTHY RECIPES
Buffalo chicken salad wrap
Turkey wrap
Black bean wrap
Easy nacho skillet dinner

HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK
What sell-by dates really mean
Did you know that the use-by and the sell-by dates on food packages typically are intended to ensure quality, not safety? These dates tell grocery stores how long to display products for sale. They don't indicate how long a food is safe to eat. Rather than relying on these dates, make it a habit to use or freeze perishable food within a few days of purchase.

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Video: 'How Cancer Spreads'
Cancer spreads, or metastasizes, when cancer cells break away from the original tumor and travel through your bloodstream or lymphatic system to other parts of your body. The appearance of cancer cells and the way they spread vary depending on the type of cancer, and not all cancers metastasize. This video shows how a type of skin cancer called melanoma can metastasize.

Treating prostate cancer 
If the first therapy to treat your prostate cancer doesn't work, there are other options available — with a few exceptions. Learn more from Dr. Erik Castle, a Mayo Clinic urologist.

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Is ovarian cancer still possible after a hysterectomy?
You still have a risk of ovarian cancer or a type of cancer that acts just like it (primary peritoneal cancer) if you've had a hysterectomy. Your risk depends on the type of hysterectomy you had. Learn more from Dr. Yvonne Butler Tobah, a Mayo Clinic OB-GYN.

Living with metastatic breast cancer 
If you have metastatic breast cancer, you probably have questions about treatment options, support networks and more. Here are some resources that may help you.

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Recently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration published recommendations that women, especially those at high risk,  should not rely on screening blood tests to check for ovarian cancer, because the tests are unreliable.

Mayo Clinic experts say all women who have ovaries are at risk of ovarian cancer. But, the risk increases for women with a family history of ovarian cancer and those who have certain genetic mutations.

In this Mayo Clinic Minute, reporter Vivien Williams talks to Dr. Myra Wick about the connections between genetics and ovarian cancer.

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THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES

Caregiving: Tips for long-distance caregivers
From providing emotional support to managing bills, there are a number of ways to aid a loved one from afar. These tips can help.

EXPERT ANSWERS
Multigrain vs. whole grain: Which is healthier?
The term "multigrain" means that more than one grain is used, while "whole grain" refers to the entire kernel.

Do cortisol blockers aid weight loss?
The makers of cortisol blockers claim that their products help you lose weight, but the evidence is slim at best.

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Grilling recipes
Slide show: Tips for choosing and using walkers
Quit smoking: Strategies to help you quit
Video: Travel safety

HEALTHY RECIPES
Chicken fajitas
Black bean wrap
Vegetable salsa
Seasonal fruit palette

HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK
5 ways to avoid secondhand smoke
Want to avoid secondhand smoke? Try these tips: 1. Don't allow smoking in your home. If your guests smoke, ask them to do it outside. 2. If your partner smokes, encourage him or her to quit. 3. Don't allow smoking in your vehicle. 4. Only visit restaurants and other businesses that enforce no-smoking policies. 5. Choose smoke-free care facilities for children and aging loved ones.

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Nutrition-wise: Vegetarian diets and weight loss
Research shows that going vegetarian may help you lose weight. Find out why.

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