In this issue: Calorie counts, snacks and sleep, office stretches, breast lump causes and more.

Try these calorie-cutting basics for weight loss. Manage my newsletter.   HOUSECALL Vol. 15, Issue 36 | June 9, 2014   THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES     Counting calories: Get back to weight-loss basics Weight loss is really all about calories. Discover how they determine your weight and find ways to cut calories from your diet.     Cholesterol medications: When diet and exercise aren't enough   If you can't control your cholesterol with lifestyle changes, medication can help.           EXPERT ANSWERS   Will a bedtime snack help me sleep better? Want more restful sleep? Learn how to snack and which foods to avoid. Low testosterone treatment: What are the options? Choosing a specific testosterone therapy depends on your preference, the side effects and the cost.   PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ... Suspicious breast lumps Aphasia Risk factors for multiple sclerosis Slide show: Office stretches     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   Nutrition-wise: Questions about nutrition — Top 5 FAQs Who doesn't have questions about nutrition? Our dietitians answer five of the most common diet queries.     MAYO CLINIC PRODUCTS & SERVICES   Complete approach to good health With this easy-to-follow guide, discover what to do at home for more than 120 of today's most common health problems. Mayo Clinic Book of Home Remedies provides useful facts and practical tips for staying healthy — even a list of medicine-cabinet staples to always have on hand so that you're prepared for an accident or illness. You'll find this book an excellent resource that you and your family will use time and time again. Order your copy today!     The New Mayo Clinic Diet Online Designed to help you lose 6 to 10 lbs. in 2 weeks! Start with a FREE Diet Profile.     HEALTHY RECIPES   Creamy, cheesy macaroni Apple corn muffins Spinach berry salad Mixed berry pie   HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK   Applying sunscreen? Don't be stingy Most people use sunscreen too sparingly. If you're wearing swim gear, it takes about 1 ounce (28 grams) of sunscreen to cover all exposed parts of your body. That's the amount in a standard shot glass. If you're only using a dime-sized drop of sunscreen, you're not using nearly enough.   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.