In this issue: Halloween tips and tricks, homemade soup facts, weight-loss jumpstarts and more.

Follow these guidelines for a safe, sweet Halloween. Manage my newsletter.   HOUSECALL Mayo Clinic is ranked #1 in the nation. Vol. 17, Issue 88 | October 27, 2016   THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES     Halloween safety: Tips for trick-or-treaters From decorating pumpkins and choosing costumes to inspecting candy, get ideas on how to make Halloween safe and fun.     Getting past a weight-loss plateau   If the number on your scale won't budge, don't despair. Learn how to rev up your workout, cut calories and restart your weight loss.           EXPERT ANSWERS   Nail psoriasis: Can treatment or home care help? Psoriasis can affect fingernails and toenails, causing pitting, discoloration and more. Learn how to make nails stronger. How much exercise do I need to help control my cholesterol? See how much physical activity can help get your cholesterol numbers in check and which exercises to try.   PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ... Standing workstation: What you need to know Minimally invasive surgery Astigmatism Poultry and meat recipes     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.   Mayo Clinic healthy weight pyramid Calorie calculator     NOW BLOGGING   Nutrition-wise: Soup for what ails you When you're under the weather, nothing's better than hot soup. While you're stocking your freezer with homemade broth, keep these food terms and fun facts in mind.     MAYO CLINIC PRODUCTS & SERVICES   The essential guide to breast cancer Whether you are facing a cancer diagnosis and the challenges of treatment or wish to prevent the disease if you're at high risk, The Mayo Clinic Breast Cancer Book brings you the most accurate, reliable and up-to-date information available. Learn more.     HEALTHY RECIPES   Barbecue chicken pizza Chicken salad with Thai flavors Chicken with braised pineapple Chicken adobo soup with bok choy   HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK   Put a leash on anger Do you find yourself fuming when someone cuts you off in traffic? Anger is a normal and even healthy emotion, but it's important to deal with it in a positive way. Uncontrolled anger can take a toll on your health and your relationships. To get your anger under control, try these tips: 1.Take a timeout from the situation. 2. When you're calm, express your concern. 3. Use humor to defuse tensions. It may be challenging at first, but with time and effort, healthy responses may come naturally.   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 does not endorse companies or products. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission. Advertising & Sponsorship Policy    |    Opportunities     Did you know? Mayo Clinic is a not-for-profit medical institution dedicated to patient care, education and medical research. Proceeds from advertising and the sale of Mayo Clinic books and newsletters support Mayo Clinic's mission. Share our passion for science and health. Please consider a gift to Mayo Clinic. Click here to donate.     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, mantiskhiralla@gmail.com, for Mayo Clinic HOUSECALL.   REMOVE me from this list | Add me to this list | Customer service   © 2016 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905. All rights reserved.