In this issue: Sugar's not-so-sweet side, telehealth, vitamins and heart attack, MRI exams and more.

Sweet sabotage? Get the facts on added sugar. Manage my newsletter.   HOUSECALL Vol. 15, Issue 13 | March 20, 2014   THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES     Added sugar: Don't get sabotaged by sweeteners Added sugar can contribute unwanted calories and aggravate health concerns. See where it may be lurking in your diet and how to cut back.     Telehealth: When health care meets cyberspace   From researching treatment options to emailing your doctor, see how technology can help you better manage your health.           EXPERT ANSWERS   White whole-wheat bread: Is it nutritious? White whole-wheat bread may make it easier to add whole grains to your diet. Can vitamins help prevent a heart attack? There's mixed evidence on whether vitamins can prevent heart disease. Find out more.   PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ... Video: MRI Hair loss Quit-smoking medicines: Boost your chance of success Vaginitis     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.   Heart disease risk calculator Calorie calculator     NOW BLOGGING   Nutrition-wise: Trans fat — should it be in your food? Have you changed your diet following the FDA's announcement that partially hydrogenated oils — the major source of trans fat — may not be as safe as once thought?     MAYO CLINIC PRODUCTS & SERVICES   Reduce the impact of stress on your health Have you ever driven several miles without noticing anything on the road or read a page in a book without registering any of it? Do the day's worries and disappointments crowd your mind as you're trying to fall asleep at night? Mayo Clinic Guide to Stress-Free Living provides practical skills to help you find joy, peace and contentment in your life. Learn more.     SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT   Inspire and motivate others We are always looking for ways to encourage and motivate people to adopt a healthier lifestyle through The Mayo Clinic Diet. By following The Mayo Clinic Diet, have you: Dropped several dress or pant sizes? Lost 30, 50 or 100 pounds? Turned a medical diagnosis around? If you have had a life-changing experience and weight-loss success with the diet, we'd love to hear from you! Send a quick email to newsletters@mayoclinic.com. Please include Mayo Clinic Diet Story in the subject line.     HEALTHY RECIPES   Asparagus, tomato and red pepper French bread pizza Broccoli cheddar bake English cucumber salad with balsamic vinaigrette Poached pears   HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK   Reduce tension through muscle relaxation Progressive muscle relaxation can reduce muscle tension from stress. First, find a quiet place free from interruption. Tense each muscle group for at least five seconds and then relax for up to 30 seconds. Repeat before moving to the next muscle group. Practice this technique any time you feel stress.   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     Help us find the answers Support Mayo Clinic; donate now. Your support changes lives.     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.