In this issue: Weight-loss calorie tips, cancer risk by the numbers, coffee's bum rap and more.

Lose weight with more food and fewer calories? Manage my newsletter.   HOUSECALL Vol. 15, Issue 12 | March 17, 2014   THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES     Weight loss: Feel full on fewer calories Working on weight loss? Find out how to put the concept of energy density to work for you.     Cancer risk: What the numbers mean   Find out how to interpret the latest news about cancer risk. This can help you put your own risk into perspective.           EXPERT ANSWERS   Tetanus shots: Is it risky to receive 'extra' boosters? For adults, tetanus shots are recommended every 10 years, but learn when an extra booster may be OK. Coffee and health: What does the research say? Has coffee gotten a bum rap? Can it be part of a healthy diet?   PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ... Standing workstation: What you need to know Nasal polyps Yoga: Fight stress and find serenity Polio     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 Mayo Clinic healthy weight pyramid     NOW BLOGGING   Nutrition-wise: Guidelines point the way to better health What will new guidelines on preventing heart disease and obesity mean for you? Will you make the recommended lifestyle changes?     MAYO CLINIC PRODUCTS & SERVICES   Discover better health through better weight management 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.     Managing Depression Dealing with depression? Mayo Clinic's Managing Depression e-newsletter may be of interest to you. Get the guidance you need to help you better understand depression, treatment options and how to cope. Join today; it's FREE.     HEALTHY RECIPES   Ham, pineapple and asparagus crepes Mango tango salad Quiche Mixed bean salad   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.