In this issue: Heart-healthy menus, workplace stress, Ebola spread, flu home remedies and more.

Stressed at work? Get tips on how to cope. Manage my newsletter.   HOUSECALL Mayo Clinic named America's #1 Best Hospital by U.S. News & World Report Vol. 15, Issue 89 | December 11, 2014   THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES     Coping with stress: Workplace tips Year-end projects can be a lot to handle. Dealing with stress at work is easier when you identify your triggers — and address them head on.     Menus for heart-healthy eating: Cut the fat and salt   Do you want to adopt a heart-healthy diet but aren't sure where to start? Use these menus to jump-start your meals.           EXPERT ANSWERS   Ebola transmission: Can Ebola spread through the air? Ebola virus disease is not transmitted through casual contact or the air. Find out how it is spread. Self-care for the flu The flu can make you feel awful, but if you're otherwise healthy and you're not pregnant, try these home remedies.   PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ... Whooping cough Menopause: Lifestyle and home remedies How to use an autoinjector when you have food allergies Stroke: First aid     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 BMI calculator     NOW BLOGGING   Nutrition-wise: Gratitude makes life sweeter Gratitude is a key ingredient for a healthy and happy life.     MAYO CLINIC PRODUCTS & SERVICES   Improve heart health in as little as 10 minutes a day Heart disease is the leading cause of death of both women and men in the United States, but you can learn to prevent it or lessen its severity in most cases. Improving your heart health doesn't really take a lot of time. You can start with as little as 10 minutes a day. Mayo Clinic Healthy Heart for Life! can show you how. Get your copy today!     The new Mayo Clinic Diet online Designed to help you lose 6 to 10 lbs. in 2 weeks! Start with a personalized diet profile now.     HEALTHY RECIPES   Gingery chicken noodle soup Creamy asparagus soup Wild rice mushroom soup Curried cream of tomato soup with apples   HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK   Chicken soup: Can it cure a cold? There's no cure for the common cold. But if you're sick, chicken soup may help you feel better. Researchers say that chicken soup acts as an anti-inflammatory and temporarily speeds up the movement of mucus through the nose. This relieves congestion and limits the amount of time viruses are in contact with the lining of your nose. Plus, soup and other liquids help loosen congestion and prevent dehydration.   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, 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.