In this issue: Chocolate and calcium, fitness testing, cold allergy, hormone therapy and more

Explore the potential benefits and risks of boosting your testosterone level. Manage my newsletter.   HOUSECALL Vol. 15, Issue 7 | February 12, 2014   THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES     Testosterone therapy: Key to male vitality? Explore the potential benefits and risks of boosting your testosterone level.     Hormone therapy: Is it right for you?   Hormone therapy treats bothersome menopausal symptoms but isn't recommended to protect long-term health.           EXPERT ANSWERS   Heart disease prevention: Does oral health matter? Taking care of your teeth hasn't been proved a key to heart disease prevention. Chocolate: Does it impair calcium absorption? Chocolate contains oxalate — a naturally occurring compound in cocoa beans, which can inhibit calcium absorption.   PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ... Slide show: Guide to portion control for weight loss Cold urticaria How fit are you? See how you measure up Video: Four steps to heart health     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.   LDL cholesterol calculator Heart disease risk calculator     NOW BLOGGING   Nutrition-wise: The 12 habits of highly healthy people Would you like to make positive improvements in your life? Then get on board with the 12 habits of highly healthy people.     MAYO CLINIC PRODUCTS & SERVICES   Take ownership of your health With rising health care and prescription costs, taking a proactive role with your health is essential to saving on medical expenses. For less than $2 a month, you'll receive direct access to information and guidance from Mayo Clinic physicians who practice medicine every day. Mayo Clinic Health Letter — Online Edition is just one click away. Learn more.     HEALTHY RECIPES   Asian pork tenderloin Blue cheese, walnut spinach salad Lemon rice with golden raisins and almonds Chocolate pudding pies   HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK   Romance woes? Talk it out No relationship is perfect. Conflicts about child rearing and sexual differences and communication problems are common issues among couples. But those differences don't necessarily mean that your relationship is bound for strife. Talking about your differences with your partner, alone or with a counselor, can help you understand each other's point of view.   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     Did you know? Mayo Clinic is a not-for-profit medical institution dedicated to patient care, education and medical research. Proceeds from advertising and the sale of Mayo Clinic books and newsletters support Mayo Clinic's mission. Share our passion for science and health. Please consider a gift to Mayo Clinic. Click here to donate.     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, wahdaz.5stepquitsmoking@blogger.com, for Mayo Clinic HOUSECALL.   REMOVE me from this list | Add me to this list | Customer service   © 2014 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905. All rights reserved.