| | | THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES | |  | | | | DNA and weight loss | | Did you know that between 25 and 70 percent of the factors that affect body weight are tied to your genes? Learn how your DNA may impact your attempts to shed those extra pounds. | | | | | | 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. | | | | | | |
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| | | | | | SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT | | | | Spread the news | | Feb. 14 is National Donor Day. More than 110,000 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. | | |
| | | | | | HEALTH TIP | | | | Whole grains for a healthy heart | | Whole grains are good sources of fiber. Better yet, nutrients found in whole grains help promote heart health. To increase the amount of whole grains in your diet, make simple substitutions: 1. Choose breads made from 100 percent whole grain instead of those made from refined white flour. 2. Select brown rice instead of white rice. 3. Trade sugar-sweetened cereals for whole-grain cereals, such as whole-wheat bran flakes, shredded wheat or oatmeal. | | | | 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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