In this issue: Hiccup help, high blood pressure and exercise, stevia for weight loss and more.

Get moving to lower high blood pressure. Manage my newsletter.   HOUSECALL Mayo Clinic ranked #1 in more specialties than any other hospital in the nation Vol. 16, Issue 79 | October 5, 2015   THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES     Exercise: A drug-free approach to lowering high blood pressure Getting older increases your risk for high blood pressure, so get moving to control it. Whether you play tennis, walk or do household chores, here's how exercise can help.     Dietary fiber: Essential for a healthy diet   Eating enough fiber may do more than help your digestion. It may also lower your risk of heart disease and diabetes. Here's how to add it to meals and snacks.           EXPERT ANSWERS   Atypical cells: Are they cancer? Atypical cells appear abnormal, but they aren't necessarily cancerous. Discover possible causes. Stevia: Can it help with weight control? Sugar substitutes, such as those made with stevia, may help you manage your weight, but they aren't a magic bullet.   PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ... Ingrown toenails Slide show: Tips for choosing and using canes Video: Adult ADD Hiccups     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   Going the distance: Get an outsider's view It's difficult to be objective about your own skills. Talking with a trusted advisor can help you set realistic goals.     MAYO CLINIC PRODUCTS & SERVICES   From doctors who are parents, too Mayo Clinic Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy answers your questions covering every stage of pregnancy, childbirth and taking your baby home. With this book, discover what to expect week by week, month by month. By becoming better informed about pregnancy and childbirth, you'll make better choices leading to better outcomes. And since it's from Mayo Clinic, you know it's trustworthy. Order today!     The 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   Chicken brats Potato salad Creamed Swiss chard Roasted squash soup   HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK   How long can you keep leftovers? Keep leftovers in the fridge no more than four days to prevent food poisoning. If you won't eat leftovers that quickly, freeze them immediately. For best food safety, refrigerate perishable foods, such as meat, poultry, fish, dairy, eggs and casseroles, within two hours, or within one hour in temperatures above 90 F (32 C). Uncooked foods, such as cold salads or sandwiches, also should be eaten or refrigerated promptly.   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.