In this issue: Top foods for better cholesterol, online distractions, male breast cancer and more.

What should you eat for better cholesterol levels? Manage my newsletter.   HOUSECALL Mayo Clinic ranked #1 in more specialties than any other hospital in the nation Vol. 16, Issue 72 | September 10, 2015   THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES     Polycythemia vera With proper medical care, many people have few problems related to this blood disorder. Discover treatments and how to cope.     Cholesterol: Top foods to improve your numbers   Can olive oil or a handful of walnuts improve your cholesterol? See which tweaks to your diet and other heart-healthy habits may help.           EXPERT ANSWERS   Celiac disease: Can gluten be absorbed through the skin? See if you need to be concerned about sunscreens, shampoos and cosmetics that contain gluten. Vitamin D toxicity: What if you get too much? Having excessive amounts of vitamin D in your body poses certain risks. Here's what to know.   PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ... Myelofibrosis Video: Abdominal crunch Essential thrombocythemia Male breast cancer     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.   Calorie calculator Mayo Clinic healthy weight pyramid     NOW BLOGGING   Going the distance: Don't take the bait Train yourself to steer clear of tempting online distractions to maintain focus and save time.     MAYO CLINIC PRODUCTS & SERVICES   Reduce the impact of stress on your health Have you ever driven several miles without noticing anything on the road or read a page in a book without registering any of it? Do the day's worries and disappointments crowd your mind as you're trying to fall asleep at night? Mayo Clinic Guide to Stress-Free Living provides practical skills to help you find joy, peace and contentment in your life. Learn more.     Adopt some healthy new habits The Mayo Clinic Diet is designed to help you lose 6 to 10 lbs. in 2 weeks. You'll learn which five habits to add and which five habits to break to start losing weight.     HEALTHY RECIPES   Orange roughy with lemon and thyme Sweet carrots Braised kale with cherry tomatoes Rustic apple-cranberry tart   HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK   Feeling gassy and a little embarrassed? Occasional flatulence is unavoidable, but embarrassing just the same. To prevent excess gas, try these tips: 1. Limit gas-producing foods, such as beans and broccoli. 2. Eat fewer fatty foods, such as fried foods and fatty meats. 3. Take a short walk after meals. 4. Try an over-the-counter anti-gas product.   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     Create hope and healing Create hope and healing with a gift to Mayo Clinic. Mayo Clinic is a nonprofit organization, and every dollar of your gift goes to funding the lifesaving research, outstanding patient care and critical medical education our patients and their families will be counting on this year. Please consider making a gift today.     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.