In this issue: Belly fat in women, forgiveness, Paleo diet, skin cancer, hypothyroidism and more.

Learn how to lessen belly fat after menopause. Manage my newsletter.   HOUSECALL Vol. 15, Issue 61 | September 4, 2014   THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES     Belly fat in women: Taking and keeping it off Having too much belly fat can do more than make it hard to zip up your jeans. Extra weight around your middle also carries health risks.     Forgiveness: Letting go of grudges and bitterness   Learning to forgive and let go can lead you down the path of healing and peace.           EXPERT ANSWERS   Paleo diet: What is it and why is it so popular? This eating plan is modeled on prehistoric human diets. Is it right for modern humans? Recurrent prostate infection: What are the treatment options? A prostate infection that keeps coming back might require different medications.   PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ... Autism spectrum disorder Video: Skin cancer — How skin cancer develops Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) Yellow fever     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 Heart disease risk calculator     NOW BLOGGING   The Mayo Clinic Diet: Tips to save time, eat healthy and exercise regularly It's a busy, busy, busy world. But you can still eat healthy and exercise regularly. Try these tips.     MAYO CLINIC PRODUCTS & SERVICES   #1 New York Times Bestseller! Welcome to The Mayo Clinic Diet! Bogus Mayo Clinic diets have been circulating for decades, but their popularity told us that people are craving a diet based on Mayo's research and clinical experience. In working with our patients, we've identified the leading habits of people who maintain a healthy weight and the habits of those who don't. We've used this research to develop a plan for weight loss and ultimately, better health. Plus, we've made it an easy step-by-step program because what works is keeping it simple! Learn more.     HEALTHY RECIPES   Balsamic roast chicken Fresh tomato soup with crispy herb toasts Tossed greens with pasta, fruit and balsamic vinaigrette Strawberry shortcake   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     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, 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.