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Surprising Habits That Make You Old

Are you accidentally making yourself older? Check out what these choices are doing to your body:

Choosing organic. We don't have a problem with choosing organic when it comes to fruit and vegetables. The trouble is when you think "organic" is synonymous with "healthy." Sorry -- organic potato chips are still potato chips and contain aging fat and extra calories. Try to opt for organic when shopping for these foods.

Just dealing with it. If you tend to treat pain with a stiff upper lip rather than a pill or a doctor visit, it's like playing catcher without a mitt: It feels lousy. About 75% of pain sufferers do not receive adequate treatment, and if you're one of them, you're at risk for depression, irritability, fatigue, and an overall diminished quality of life. Treating pain early -- we like to start with RICE (rest, ice, compression, and elevation of injuries) coupled with an NSAID in pill or patch form -- is an important step in regaining your quality of life. Call your doctor right away if it doesn't get better quickly. Get more advice on how to heal sprains and muscle strains.

Eating in your car. If you're dashboard dining, chances are high that you're having a burger -- that's the most common car food. And that means you're getting aging saturated fats in your bloodstream. Here's the secret to making fast food meals healthy.

Michael F. Roizen, MD & Mehmet C. Oz, MD
Michael F. Roizen, MD & Mehmet C. Oz, MD
In their daily blog posts, Doctors Roizen and Oz offer the freshest and most powerful health advice presented with humor and expert knowledge.

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Michael F. Roizen, MD
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