In this issue: Low-cost exercise, stress and weight gain, back pain relief, summer soups and more.

Find low-cost options to a pricey gym membership. Manage my newsletter.   HOUSECALL Vol. 15, Issue 44 | July 7, 2014   THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES     Fitness for less: Low-cost ways to shape up Want to improve your fitness but can't afford to join a gym? Consider these low-cost alternatives.     10 ways to control high blood pressure without medication   You can lower your blood pressure without medication. Try these 10 lifestyle changes.           EXPERT ANSWERS   Stress and weight gain Does stress cause you to overeat? To prevent weight gain, you must learn to manage pressure. Inversion therapy: Can it relieve back pain? Inversion therapy doesn't provide lasting relief from back pain, and it's not safe for everyone.   PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ... Soup recipes for every season Occupational asthma Traveler's diarrhea Tips for coping with a child's chronic disease     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.   Mayo Clinic healthy weight pyramid Calorie calculator     NOW BLOGGING   Nutrition-wise: Strategies for dealing with snack attacks Snacking can be a strategy to control hunger and overall calorie intake, if done smartly.     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.     HEALTHY RECIPES   Halibut with tomato basil salsa Chickpea polenta with olives Pasta with marinara sauce and grilled vegetables Zucchini bread   HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK   Spice up your cooking Healthy eating doesn't have to be boring or tiresome. Flavorful food combinations, new cooking ideas and an inventive spirit can add pizazz to your meals and snacks, and keep you motivated to meet your goals for healthy eating. For starters, jazz up your cooking by using herbs and spices to add color, taste and aroma. Add cilantro to rice or bean dishes. Sprinkle rosemary on roasted potatoes, cubed squash (or other veggies) or grilled meats. Add freshly chopped chives to omelets or pasta salads.   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.