In this issue: 5 foods for lower cholesterol, anxiety and blood pressure, dental numbness and more.

Discover 5 foods that may help lower cholesterol. Manage my newsletter.   HOUSECALL Vol. 15, Issue 60 | September 1, 2014   THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES     Cholesterol: Top 5 foods to lower your numbers A few simple tweaks to your diet may help lower your cholesterol. Try adding these five foods to your meals.     Fitness training: Elements of a well-rounded routine   How balanced is your fitness program? You may be missing an important element. Besides strength training, find out what else to include.           EXPERT ANSWERS   Anxiety: A cause of high blood pressure? Anxiety can cause dramatic, temporary increases in blood pressure. OraVerse: Reversing dental numbness OraVerse speeds up the return of sensation in your mouth after dental work. Is it for you?   PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ... Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA): Know the signs Urine odor How to use an autoinjector when you have food allergies Stuttering     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 Calorie calculator     NOW BLOGGING   The Mayo Clinic Diet: Individualization key in weight loss program If you're trying to manage your weight, you need a plan tailored to your own needs.     MAYO CLINIC PRODUCTS & SERVICES   Get a better night's sleep with this three-step action plan A good night's sleep is essential for maintaining peak health, energy and mental agility. Learn how you can overcome insomnia by using the information in this comprehensive DVD, Mayo Clinic Wellness Solutions for Insomnia. Follow the three-step action plan developed by Mayo Clinic health professionals and Gaiam alternative health and wellness experts. Learn more.     HEALTHY RECIPES   Chicken and spinach calzones Cheesy baked zucchini Apples with dip Cookies and cream milkshake   HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK   Fast-food tip: Have it your way Can fast food be part of a healthy-eating plan? Sure, if you order wisely and choose fast food only occasionally. Instead of settling for what comes with your sandwich or meal, ask for healthier options and substitutions. For example, ask for reduced-fat mayonnaise or mustard on your sandwich.   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, dr.samah.saied.ahmed@gmail.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.