In this issue: Risks of high cholesterol, stress and blood pressure, takeout containers and more.

Do you know the dangers of high cholesterol? Manage my newsletter.   HOUSECALL Mayo Clinic ranked #1 in more specialties than any other hospital in the nation Vol. 16, Issue 85 | October 26, 2015   THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES     Risks of high cholesterol: Why you need to control it Keeping your "bad" cholesterol level low might help you live a longer, healthier life and reduce your risk of heart attack and stroke.     Coping with chronic hives   The itching and swelling of chronic hives can be uncomfortable and annoying. Discover possible causes and how to find relief.           EXPERT ANSWERS   Lipovarin: An effective weight-loss supplement? Some say the diet pill Lipovarin helps with weight loss, but it may actually pose serious health risks. Is it safe to store food in takeout containers? Find out if your leftover restaurant meal is really safe in that doggie bag once you get home.   PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ... Video: Calf raise with dumbbell Rabies Stress and high blood pressure: What's the connection? COPD     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   Going the distance: Find your footing after a fall Setbacks happen all the time in sports. Knowing how coaches and athletes overcome them may help when you stumble in your personal or professional life.     MAYO CLINIC PRODUCTS & SERVICES   Your home reference for the most common conditions With the Mayo Clinic A to Z Health Guide you'll find everything you need to know about signs, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of common medical conditions. Featuring helpful illustrations and straightforward writing, this is a must-have health resource for every home. Take a closer look!     Coronary angioplasty and stents Learn what to expect if you need a coronary angioplasty or stent procedure.     HEALTHY RECIPES   Pumpkin cream cheese dip Pumpkin soup Pumpkin-hazelnut tea cake Acorn squash with apples   HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK   Depression: Diagnosis is key It's normal to occasionally feel sad or upset, or to be unhappy with situations in your life. But with depression, these feelings linger for weeks, months or even years. If you think you may be depressed, seek medical help as soon as possible. Depression usually doesn't get better on its own, but depression is treatable. Remember, help is available.   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, sononui.cancer@blogger.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.