In this issue: Cholesterol controversy, high-fiber health perks, drugstore sleep aids and more.

How can you fit more fiber into your diet? Manage my newsletter.   HOUSECALL Mayo Clinic named America's #1 Best Hospital by U.S. News & World Report Vol. 16, Issue 16 | February 23, 2015   THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES     Dietary fiber: Essential for a healthy diet Why should you add more fiber to your diet? It may lower your risk of heart disease, help you reach a healthy weight and more.     LASIK surgery: Is it right for you?   Tired of wearing glasses or contacts? Find out whether you're a good candidate for vision correction with LASIK surgery.           EXPERT ANSWERS   Flaxseed: Does it affect risk of prostate cancer? Can flaxseed in your diet lower your prostate cancer risk? Researchers are still looking for answers. What causes granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) and microscopic polyangiitis (MPA)? Environmental factors may trigger these two types of inflammation of the blood vessels (vasculitis).   PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ... Sleep aids: Understand over-the-counter options Eating disorders Dealing with grief: Confronting painful emotions Chilblains     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.   BMI calculator Heart disease risk calculator     NOW BLOGGING   Nutrition-wise: Cholesterol — the controversy continues New guidelines coming out later this year are likely to scrap the long-standing recommendation to limit foods high in cholesterol. What does this mean for you?     MAYO CLINIC PRODUCTS & SERVICES   Relief for America's epidemic of indigestion Did you know 1 in 3 Americans regularly experiences some type of digestive difficulty such as heartburn, gas, stomach acid or constipation, or a serious digestive disease such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis? Without a doubt, digestive problems are a day-to-day concern. Fortunately, Mayo Clinic can provide answers with Mayo Clinic on Digestive Health. Learn more.     The Mayo Clinic Diet online Food serving sizes are misleading. The Mayo Clinic Diet will help you keep portions in check, yet still enjoy delicious foods.     HEALTHY RECIPES   Seasoned baked cod Cauliflower mashed 'potatoes' Tangy green beans New England trifle   HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK   Cook up ways to go low fat Just by using healthy cooking techniques you can cut fat and calories. Try these easy tips: 1. Use nonstick cookware to brown food without adding fat. 2. Use healthier cooking methods, such as baking, broiling, steaming, poaching and roasting. 3. Use flavor enhancers, such as herbs, spices or flavored vinegars, instead of relying on salt.   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   © 2015 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905. All rights reserved.