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The YOU Docs physician-authors Mike Roizen and Mehmet Oz?answer questions, give tips, talk over hot medical topics, and do it all with a sense of humor
Clearing the Air About Beans
I keep hearing that beans are good for you. But don't they cause inflammation, and shouldn't you avoid that?
Small Coffee, Big Benefit
Four cups of coffee a day?! If the amount of coffee that can help stave off diabetes is also the amount that would make you more nervous than an agoraphobic on his first skydive -- relax. You don't have to be a full-fledged java junkie to get benefit
Alternative Treatments for Headache Relief
You don't always have to head for a medicine bottle when your head is pounding. Try these alternative remedies to prevent or stop a headache:
Cutting Back on Meat? What to Know
You've heard us say it more times than a weatherman in Seattle says "rain": One of the healthiest things you can do for yourself is get red meat off your plate -- and out of your salad or soup bowl. That's because it's loaded with stuff, in
9 Things to Know Before You Get a Medical Test
"It's probably nothing, but I'd like you to have this test . . ." If you haven't heard it from your doctor already, prepare yourself. Medical tests are common and, whether you're getting one due to the threat of something suspicious or for
Could Video Games Be Good for You?
Yes, seniors who want to remember every punch line, birthday, and even the latest March Madness joy might want to duke it out with their closest teenager for extra computer time. The irony is that the very games that parents think are not great for t
How Bad Is One Little Slip, Really?
When a clogged coronary artery sent Bill Clinton back to the hospital recently, the former president 'fessed up to one contributing factor: shortchanging his body on sleep. It's a prime example of how seemingly little slip-ups can have big-time healt
A Healthy White Bread? The Surprising New Food
My taste buds have never really gotten into typical whole-grain or wheat breads. Are whole-grain white breads a good substitute?
How Happy Does a Vacation Make You? You May Be Surprised
Think a month-long trip across Asia will make you happier than a relaxing day in the nearby town with the cute B&B will? Well, let's just say that both you and your bank account can appreciate a new piece of happiness research.
Are You Giving Your Kids the Right Stuff?
Your wavy hair, your wide smile, your sense of adventure. Your lucky kids got every one of those from you. Now, think about what else you gave them. And we don't mean your old iPhone.
The Powerful Age-Proofer You Need
The biggest thing you can do to make yourself younger doesn't involve buying $100 eye creams, scoring Viagra, or going under the knife. It dramatically makes your RealAge younger and your higher-number birthdays more probable and more vital.
Is There a Shortcut to Building Muscle?
The human mind, powerful enough to create space shuttles, discover penicillin, and distract you in supposedly important meetings, may also be able to singlehandedly make your body stronger. Yes, there's some evidence that you can increase your streng
Eat More, Get Slim?
A good way to avoid weight gain as you age? Eat.People who eat meals at regular times tend to have smaller waists than people who sometimes skip breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Dodge the Third Most Lethal Cancer? You Can Do It!
If there were a 1 in 19 chance that your house would be flooded in your lifetime, you'd make darn sure you had insurance. Yet 1 in 19 Americans (and 1 in 14 Canadian men; 1 in 15 Canadian women) will be diagnosed with colon cancer at some point.
Can Low-Carb Diets Be Healthy?
I have a lifelong friend who believes that the Atkins diet is the only way to lose weight and "lead a healthy lifestyle." He drinks; eats hamburgers, bacon, steaks, roast beef, and shrimp; sleeps 12 to 15 hours a day; and then sits and watc
How Silence Can Be Bad for Your Health
No doubt that loud noises are bad for you, wrecking your hearing and even driving up your blood pressure. But silence can hurt you, too -- at least when it's what you don't say to your doctor. Don't fall into these clam-up traps:
Easy Steps That Can Save Your Sight
What are you setting your sights on? No matter what you're looking for, you'll see it better for a long time to come if you make two healthy moves.
Drink Up, Look Great
When we mention how to spice up your sex life or how to slim down, most people are all ears. But when we talk about your gums, you tune out like teenagers at the dinner table.
The Surprising Dish That Delivers Calcium
If your taste buds, your intolerance of lactose, or your politics keep you away from the dairy case, you can still get calcium from food. What many dairy avoiders don't know is that plants can dole out plenty of this important mineral. But as with hu
4 Things You Must Know Before Taking Herbal Remedies
How can you pick a safe herbal remedy? Know these facts before you swallow:
Top Antiaging Foods from Around the World
From exotic juices to cans of cocktail peanuts, more and more edibles in the supermarket are being dubbed "antiaging" by some marketer or media pundit. The real deal about munchies that keep you youthful? They come from the earth, not a vac
Staying Away from Mercury, and Other Healthy Moves
I love fish and eat it five or six times a week, but the mercury risk troubles me. Are there certain fish that contain less mercury than others?
Can Your Sandwich Help You Fight Cancer?
If you're tempted to tidy up your sandwich by cutting off the bread crusts, don't! You'd be lopping off the most nutritious part. The crust of dark brown bread contains six times more cancer-preventing compounds than the lighter colored innards.
3 Ways to Make a Healthy Snack Healthier
Got a craving for something creamy? No question that low-fat or nonfat yogurt is a good choice. Especially because within that handy container, you'll also get a reduced risk of gum disease, protection from bladder and liver cancers, and possibly ev
The Secret to Burning Fat Faster
Want to burn fat faster than Dr. Mike burns the walnuts he roasts? Then ignore the charts on the equipment at the gym that say you're only in the "fat-burning zone" when your heart rate is low. Because when it comes to shedding fat, that's
Tame Your Appetite All Day Long
Find yourself hungrier than a high school football team at 11 a.m. or empty enough to forage for munchies at 3 p.m.? No matter what your appetite tough spot is, you can get it under control and keep your healthy habits on track with these tricks:
To Vaccinate, or Not to Vaccinate?
As if there weren't enough debates about raising kids, to vaccinate or not is one of the thorniest. Back in 1998, a study in The Lancet suggested that the measles/mumps/rubella vaccine (MMR) was linked to autism. It ignited an emotional debate that s
Top Ways to Get Your Energy Back -- Now
You're grumpy at the groundhog (who needed extra weeks of winter?) and a little short with your spouse, and you have been spending more time with the mac-and-cheese casserole than the treadmill. Winter can do that. But it doesn't have to.
Can Coffee Leave You Parched?
I drink decaf coffee because I find the caffeinated variety makes my throat dry. Green tea does not seem to dry my mouth or throat, but strong black tea does. Why is this?
5 Things You Must Know About Heart Attacks
For better or for worse, things rarely happen in real life the way they do in Hollywood (sorry, Pretty Woman isn’t real). Heart attacks are no exception. Learning about them may save your life:
The Hidden Costs of "Free" Food (The Hidden Costs of)
The trouble with free stuff, as you know, is that it always ends up costing you something. And in many cases, it might be your health. That's true whether food is free of charge or allegedly free of certain ingredients. Outsmart both come-ons:
A Better Memory: What Really Counts
Does your antiperspirant need to go? We hear from worried people about the link between aluminum in antiperspirants and Alzheimer's. It's unlikely aluminum is a cause -- but every once in a while, a study comes along that makes us wonder. So if you w
How to Hit Age 70 Without a Hint of Health Trouble
Remember that resolution you made to be more active this year? Here's a reason to renew it -- and bring your mom along, too: The more active women are in midlife, the more likely they are to live longer. So taking your mom and her best buddies hiking
How to Indulge Without Overdoing It
Hear that? Must be the box of chocolates calling, convincing you that "just one more" won't hurt. Of course, a little bit of the darkest chocolate you can find can be good -- it can help keep your arteries springy, your blood pressure low,
Healthy Eating Made Cheap -- One Dish Costs 15 Cents!
The trouble with eating healthfully is that it just costs too much, right? Sorry; that excuse just bit the dust. The Mediterranean diet -- the world's healthiest way of eating -- isn't the world's easiest way to drain your wallet. That's a fact confi
Why Do Healthy People Still Get Sick?
My husband is 70 years old and 6 feet tall, weighs 145 pounds, and has diverticulitis. He takes psyllium-husk fiber and whey protein every day, eats everything you recommend, and avoids bad fats. Why does he have diverticulitis?
Get Your Desire Back
As if there weren't enough reasons to shop for good food, here's one that your partner will love, too: an ability to take your libido from so-so to off-the-charts. While no one food is likely to consistently work romantic magic, any of these might sp
Head Hurts? Try These Tricks
You can't always stop the neighbors from blasting their music or your boss from dropping a project on you 5 minutes before you're headed out for vacation. But you might be able to stop the headaches that can be triggered by overloads of stress. What
3 Surprising Things That Age You
When it comes to staying healthier than a 22-year-old Olympian, you know that eating right and exercising play huge roles. But these lesser-known factors count, too:
Boost Your Health in 60 Seconds: Top 5 Ways
Got a minute? Here's how to keep your body young in 60 seconds or less.
Got Knee Pain? Try Gabbing . . . Really
"Know what I mean?" If your friends say yes, chances are your knees -- and hips and hands -- may be healthier than those of people with friends who just don't understand. Or don't act like they do.
The Popular Test You Don’t Need
What's wildly popular but has a disturbing dark side? No, not embattled golfer Tiger Woods. We're talking about recent reports that high-tech CT (computerized tomography) scans raise your cancer risk more than anyone ever expected.
What to Eat on an Empty Stomach
My mother-in law sent me an e-mail supposedly written by a doctor about how and when to eat fruit. It says you should always eat fruit on an empty stomach to avoid gas and bloating and not to drink a cold drink after eating because it solidifies the
3 Things You Must Know Before You Get Hitched
When it comes to a healthy relationship, some biological facts can help you build one. Here's what to know -- in addition to, say, the other person's full name -- before you get hitched:
Best Ways to Be Stronger
When it comes to preventing aging, you need to think about your inner strength. We don't just mean how you respond to adversity (although good coping skills and a great listen-to-you-no-matter-what buddy do help). We mean your skeleton. Certain thing
The Antiaging Fat You Need More Of
Think aging happens in your skin (wrinkles!), your joints (the aargh when you get out of a chair), and maybe your mind (what did I come into the living room for?)? Truth is, aging happens deep within your cells, in little structures called telomeres.
The Simple Move That Changes Everything
Cute yoga clothes -- and cute yoga instructors -- didn't hurt in turning yoga into a hugely popular phenomenon. But the real reason everybody's doing yoga: It makes you look and feel young and fantastic. And it's legal. And you can do it in public. W
Secrets of Slender Women
A plan and some supersweet, candylike clementines -- or even those giant succulent strawberries with stems -- may be the simple things that help you drop the pounds that seem to be accumulating faster than dust bunnies under your bed.
The Easy Thing Skinny People Do
Burn an extra 840 calories a week without doing more exercise? Yes, and you can get it without a pill or a potion or a crazy exercise machine. This kind of calorie burning can be yours if you just hit the "off" button. Two recent studies pr
Do Men Go Through Menopause?
Is there really such a thing as "male menopause?" Men don't get hot flashes, do they?
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