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Vol. 21, Issue 13 | February 13, 2020
 
THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES  
 
Healthy chocolate: Dream or reality?
Could chocolate be a delicious and healthy treat for you and your valentine? In moderation, this sweet treat — especially dark chocolate — may help prevent heart disease.
 
 
Kidney stones  
These small, hard deposits form inside your kidneys, and passing them can be downright painful. See how your weight, diet and even dehydration can put you at risk.
 
     
 
EXPERT ANSWERS
 
Added sugar: Don't get sabotaged by sweeteners
Do you know how much sugar is in your diet? See why added sugars are a concern and how to cut back.
Hand drying reduces spread of germs
You know the value of washing your hands, but did you know drying them matters, too? Find out why.
 
PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ...
Infographic: Organ donation myths and facts
Congenital heart disease in adults
Morton's neuroma
Video: Injury season for snowblowers
Recipes that serve 2
 
 
TRUSTED HEALTH TOOLS
 
Use our Symptom Checker to explore possible causes of your symptoms based upon Mayo Clinic's patient care experience.
 
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BMI calculator
 
 
MAYO CLINIC PRODUCTS & SERVICES
 
Achieve better diabetes control through weight loss
If you've been told you are at risk of diabetes, or already have type 2 diabetes, this book can help. The Mayo Clinic Diabetes Diet is devoted to the single most effective step you can take to improve your condition. Lose weight and improve your blood sugar in a safe, healthy way. Learn more.
 
 
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
 
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February 14 is National Donor Day. More than 113,000 patients are waiting for an organ transplant, and there are countless others in need of tissue, marrow, platelet and blood donations. If you are thinking of donating, join our online community and talk with organ donors and transplant recipients.
 
 
HEALTHY RECIPES
 
Hearty chicken bowl
Southwestern vegan bowl
Vegetable, lentil and garbanzo bean stew
 
HEALTH TIP
 
One-pot meals for healthy eating
Short on time but still want to stick to your healthy-eating plan? For quick and simple cooking, choose a dish that serves as a full meal. Three healthy examples:

1. Beef, barley and vegetable stew.

2. Chicken, vegetable and rice casserole.

3. Vegetarian chili with beans and diced vegetables.

 
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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