In this issue: Belly fat in men, a look at eyes, tips for better sleep, recipe makeovers and more

Men, know the risks of weight around your middle. Manage my newsletter.   HOUSECALL Vol. 15, Issue 10 | March 5, 2014   THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES     Recipe makeovers: 5 ways to create healthy recipes Use these handy techniques to reduce the fat, calories and salt in your favorite recipes.     Sleep tips: 7 steps to better sleep   Better sleep can be yours! Consider these sleep tips, such as making a sleep schedule and getting some exercise every day, if you're weary.           EXPERT ANSWERS   Cigar smoking: Safer than cigarette smoking? Like cigarettes, cigars contain nicotine, tobacco and cancer-causing chemicals. Zumba: What are the benefits? Zumba, a dance-based workout, can add variety to your exercise routine.   PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ... Belly fat in men: Why weight loss matters Slide show: A look inside your eyes Thrombophlebitis Health insurance exchanges: What you need to know     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.   Calorie calculator LDL cholesterol calculator     NOW BLOGGING   Stress: Concentration and conditioning keep you in the game Concentration and conditioning are keys to success in sports and life.     MAYO CLINIC PRODUCTS & SERVICES   Arthritis? Lead a more comfortable and active life Did you know arthritis is the leading cause of physical disability in the United States? The good news is there are things you can do to both lower your risk of getting arthritis and control the progression of pain if you have it. This new book can show you how. Try Mayo Clinic on Arthritis today, and discover how you can lead a more active, comfortable life. Learn more.     Recipes for Healthy Living Recipes for Healthy Living is a FREE weekly e-newsletter from Mayo Clinic. Discover healthy and tasty appetizers, main dishes, soups, salads, desserts and more. Sign up today!     HEALTHY RECIPES   Barbecue chicken pizza Fresh fruit kebabs with lemon lime dip Soft tacos with southwestern vegetables Wacky chocolate cake   HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK   Snoring solution: Sleep on your side Sleep on your side to help prevent snoring. Lying on your back allows your tongue to fall backward into your throat, which narrows your airway and partially obstructs airflow. To stay off your back, try sleeping in a tight-fitting T-shirt with a tennis ball sewn or attached to the back. This uncomfortable trick will remind you to roll over. Or raise up the head of your bed by about four inches.   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     Give to Mayo Clinic A gift to research at Mayo Clinic is a gift of life. Donate now.     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.