In this issue: Less stress with tai chi, back pain, Mediterranean diet, heart attack and more.

Want less stress and anxiety? Give tai chi a try. Manage my newsletter.   HOUSECALL Vol. 15, Issue 32 | May 26, 2014   THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES     Tai chi: A gentle way to fight stress The gentle movements of tai chi reduce stress and offer other health benefits.     Back pain at work: Preventing pain and injury   Whether it's dull or sharp, back pain can make it hard to concentrate on your job. Learn what causes back pain at work and what you can do to prevent it.           EXPERT ANSWERS   Who gets rheumatoid arthritis? Learn which risk factors might make you more likely to develop rheumatoid arthritis. Silent heart attack: What are the risks? A silent heart attack occurs with few, if any, symptoms. Find out more.   PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ... Recognizing and treating anaphylaxis when you have food allergies Polymorphous light eruption Dry mouth Slide show: The Mediterranean diet     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.   BMI calculator Heart disease risk calculator     NOW BLOGGING   Stress: Use the 80/20 rule to manage time and reduce stress Consider putting time limits on your activities to help you conserve energy and time.     MAYO CLINIC PRODUCTS & SERVICES   Take ownership of your health With rising health care and prescription costs, taking a proactive role in 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   Cold potato-leek soup (vichyssoise) Broiled white sea bass Dilled pasta salad with spring vegetables Island chiller   HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK   Fruit how-to: Peach honey spread Want a new way to enjoy more fruit? Try this peach honey spread. Slice up 1 fresh peach or substitute canned peaches, but drain them first. In a bowl, combine peach slices, 2 tablespoons honey and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Mash with a fork until the mixture is the consistency of chunky applesauce. Serve as a topping for pancakes or French toast, or serve it over roasted chicken or pork.   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.