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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
Best Workouts for Bones and Other Health Secrets
Q: Does riding a stationary bike with moderate tension for about 25 minutes increase bone density?
A Little Bend, A Lot of Benefit
These days, yoga gets more love than whoever's starring on "American Idol." And for good reason: It increases three relax-it's-okay compounds in your body (what better in uncertain times?), and brings you a whole host of body benefits.
5 Foods That Take Years off Your Skin
Perhaps the only food you associate with skin is a little whipped cream on Saturday night. But plenty of other foods (ones you can eat in public) can help protect your skin, so you look and stay younger.
30 Minutes to a Better Mood
In the time it takes to fast-forward through two TiVo'd sitcoms that aren't all that funny anyway, you can lift your mood.
Turn Off Your Worries
Whatever you're stressing about probably won't kill you, but worrying about it can.
Plastic Is Healthy? The Surprising Truth
Think "plastic" and maybe you conjure up Tupperware, Barbie dolls, credit cards, and smooth-skinned celebrities. Or how about those potentially scary chemicals in rigid plastics called BPA and phthalates that we've talked about before?
The Best Ways to Dodge a Cold
That cold that's getting passed around faster than the latest celeb gossip? Help yourself steer clear of it with these strategies.
The Mineral That Keeps Pain Away
Muffin tops might not be so bad after all -- as long as they're the type on your plate and not the stuff hanging over the waistband of your jeans.
Who's Yawning Now? It's a Shocker
How great would it be to be a kid again? You get your meals made for you, the biggest crisis of the day is a sharing war, and you get tons of blissful sleep, since you don't have to do laundry, pay bills, or stay up wondering when the teachers strike
Stop Supplement Confusion and Other Secrets
Q. I get totally overwhelmed when I need to buy supplements. There are so many brands, and I have no idea which to trust. What do you recommend?
How Your Mind Can Make You Thin
Wish you could think yourself thin? You might be able to.
Instant Willpower for Workouts
There's a way to turn a will of marshmallow into a will of steel, at least when it comes to sticking to your workout this time.
Small Food, Big Powers
Plenty of cooks offer tips for removing those little skins around almonds. But there's a good reason not to eat them naked (meaning the almonds; you can wear whatever you want): Extra heart-protection power comes from the skins.
Why Your Health Loves Halloween
Who would have thought that carving a jack-o'-lantern (and eating the leftovers) could make you feel great?
Why Your Body Prefers Dinner to Dessert
Next time your sweet tooth sends out peanut-butter-cookie signals, reach for a spoonful of natural peanut butter instead.
Why Skinny Doesn't Always Mean Healthy
Being at your ideal weight is great (congrats!), but it doesn't always mean you're in ideal health. Where you carry the little fat that you have can make a big difference.
Keep Away Cancer and Age
NOTE from the YOU Docs: Sometimes, we need to do "smackdowns" on patients. That's when we feel that it's so important for them to change quickly that we double-team them or do anything else we can think of.
5 Health Issues You Can Stop Worrying About
Read the YOU DOCS Daily Blog at RealAge.com, and get the answers to health related questions such as: Can you get an infection from a toilet seat?
The Health Benefits of Cute
Take 10 minutes of "Animal Planet" and call us in the morning. Or dose up on those videos of hilariously clumsy cats or dogs skidding on ice. Watching films of animal life -- not mean ones, just funny or beautiful ones -- may help you beat
Drop Your Blood Sugar with One Painless Click
One powerful way to boost your health lies right under your thumb. It's the "off" button on your TV remote.
Pressure-Proof Your Body
Permanently connected to your iPod? Live near an intersection that's busier than a runway at O'Hare? Then lowering your blood pressure (BP) may be as easy as turning down the tunes you groove to or shutting the window.
Slim Down with This Substance
The trouble with most fat-burning supplements is that they're actually just wallet-burning substances. If you want to take the jiggle off, steer yourself away from the late-night TV ads and into the produce aisle.
The Best Place to Walk Today
Don't let the first chill in the air chase your workout indoors until spring comes around again. Your mind and your blood pressure would prefer that you put on a cozy pullover and walk in a nice outdoor area.
How to Stay Healthy Without Health Foods
Today's roster of superfoods packs more power than an NFL lineup -- even more than the Buffalo Bills. Eat right and you can dramatically slow your rate of aging and dim your risk of disease.
Can Vitamins Make You Fat -- or Fit? And Can Water Bottles Make You Sick?
Q. I want to start taking a multivitamin to be sure I get all the nutrients I need, but I'm hesitant. In the past, taking a multi increased my appetite and made me gain a lot of weight.
What to Eat for Workout Energy
If you have less energy at the end of your usual workout than a solar panel in the rainforest, you could be in need of an important mineral.
A Formerly Forbidden Snack That Takes Down Diabetes
As evidenced by snake charmers and "Survivor" contestants, the world has all kinds of nuts. And they (meaning the kind you eat) can do far more than satisfy a midafternoon snack attack.
3 Fall Veggies That Make You Younger
It's that time of year when the leaves turn orange -- and the offerings on your dinner plate can turn even more vibrant, too.
Which Diet Works Best
Which diet works best? Raw food? Weight Watchers? South Beach? Eating real food (whole grains, vegetables, lean protein) at regular intervals?
What to Believe About Soy
Is a soy latte really healthier than a skim one? Is tofurkey better for you than the real bird? Researchers who study soy as a health food argue about it as much as teens and parents argue about curfew times.
When It's Smart to Stop Your Meds, and Other Drug Secrets
Q. My husband was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes about 4 years ago. His doc put him on metformin before he had a chance to change his eating habits and lifestyle.
Foods That Boost Your Immunity
When viruses and bacteria think they can come over and play in your body, don’t just stand by and wait for them to move on. Certain foods may help you keep them out of your internal neighborhood in the first place. That way, you can save your si
The Tastiest Way to Drop Blood Sugar
It's great on french toast. It's lovely in apple pies, oatmeal, and eggnog. And now, cinnamon may be good for your blood sugar, too.
Get Energized -- Fast
Yaaawn. Find yourself fighting to keep your eyes open every afternoon or even when listening to your boss during a morning meeting (and not because you're daydreaming about your next vacation)?
Moods That Age Your Heart
Even if you try to keep your emotions hidden, they often show somewhere.
The Wonder Vitamin You're Not Getting Enough Of
You drink fortified milk. You walk outside for 30 minutes a day. And you take a multivitamin. So you've got vitamin D covered, right?
More Ways to Shrink Belly Fat
Q. I am trying to reduce my belly fat and just bought a bicycle. Will that help me? And how far should I be cycling each time?
Keep Sweat Where it Belongs
Do your palms sweat, knees shake, and lips quiver at the thought of giving a presentation? Getting a little sweaty between the sheets can prevent you from getting that way at the podium.
Make Workout Time Fly
You know those days when you think about how great you’ll feel after your workout -- but you still can’t get started? Say goodbye to them. These three workout games make time fly by, keeping your mind occupied, and they prevent fitness plat
The Hidden Signs of Heart Attacks in Women
We know that you know at least some things that prevent a heart attack. But would you know if YOU were having one? In women, the symptoms are subtle and far less "elephant on the chest" than in men.
How Short Can Your Workout Be?
Twenty . . . thirty . . . fifty-five. The numbers being tossed out right now about how many minutes you should work out sound more like an auction for the queen's underwear than organized goals.
Get Healthy Inside, Look Better Outside
Q. The silicone breast implant that I received 22 years ago has ruptured. Is it urgent to get it removed?
What Alcohol Really Does to Your Body
Wondering what toll more than one drink on Friday night takes? Here's the tally.
Get More Rewards from Your Workout
When your workout routine is feeling... well, routine... allow us to give you three good reasons why you should cheat on your yoga/powerlifting/kickboxing teacher: bone strength, a limber back, and healthy cholesterol levels.
Go Overboard at the Greengrocer
Go ahead -- spend more money at the fruit stand than a wannabe rocker would spend on iTunes. When it comes to buying fruit, going overboard could save you from brain damage. If you start your day eating, say, a bowl of sweet strawberries, then add a
What Your Gut Really Wants
Usually, your intestines are fairly kind, holding their tempers until there's truly a nutritional emergency ("Yo. Slow down on the chili dogs, will ya?").
Four Habits That Make You 14 Years Younger
When it comes to turning back your body's clock, the power is in your hands (not in a Botox syringe!).
When Downsizing Your Meal Doesn't Work (And When It Does)
Back in the day when telephones were big and food portions were small, there was no obesity epidemic . . . or supersized caskets, extrawide toilet seats, or Big Man recliners.
What's the Best Way to Lose Weight?
Q: I quit smoking for 2 years, but in the process I gained 30 pounds -- and I hate it.
Smell This and Be Safe, Slender, Smart
The easiest way to be more focused, safer, skinnier, and less stressed might be under your nose. Literally.
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