In this issue: Trans fat in your pantry, Flat Belly Diet, fingernail problems, temper tips and more.

Find out where trans fat is lurking in your pantry. Manage my newsletter.   HOUSECALL Vol. 15, Issue 64 | September 15, 2014   THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES     Trans fat is double trouble for your heart health Many doctors consider trans fat to be the worst type of fat you can eat. Find out which products contain it and how to spot it on food labels.     Medications and supplements that can raise your blood pressure   High blood pressure may be due to what's in your medicine cabinet. Find out which common pain relievers, medicines and supplements may be to blame.           EXPERT ANSWERS   Shift work: Improving daytime sleep If you're adjusting to shift work — especially the night shift — consider these tips for better sleep. Flat Belly Diet: Can it help you lose weight? See which foods you can eat on the Flat Belly Diet and whether it can help you shed pounds.   PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ... Video: Biceps curl with dumbbell Slide show: 7 fingernail problems not to ignore Tuberculosis Anger management: 10 tips to tame your temper     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   Stress: Could technology be holding you back? Are digital devices essential for success at work and school, or are they more like attractive nuisances?     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.     Hundreds of slimming recipes! The Mayo Clinic Diet is designed to help you lose 6 to 10 lbs. in 2 weeks with recipes and meal plans.     HEALTHY RECIPES   Stuffed chicken breasts Creamy polenta with roasted red pepper coulis Tangy green beans Baked apples with cherries and almonds   HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK   Do you respect the mind-body connection? Feel stressed out? Try meditation and put the mind-body connection to work for you. During meditation, focus your attention on a single thought or phrase and let go of the jumbled thoughts that are crowding your mind. Spending even a few minutes in meditation can help you feel more calm and less frazzled.   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     Did you know? Mayo Clinic is a not-for-profit medical institution dedicated to patient care, education and medical research. Proceeds from advertising and the sale of Mayo Clinic books and newsletters support Mayo Clinic's mission. Share our passion for science and health. Please consider a gift to Mayo Clinic. Click here to donate.     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.