Mehmet C. Oz's Blog, page 43

Feed Your Heart a Hunter-Gatherer Diet

Eating a bit more like our hunter-gatherer ancestors could be a boon to your heart health.

A Super Food to Prevent PMS

Are you among the 85 percent of menstruating women who get premenstrual syndrome (PMS)? Then here's some good news: You can fight back with spinach.

3 Ways to Beat Macular Degeneration

If you've already blown out 60 birthday candles, it's time to get extra serious about protecting your eyes from age-related macular degeneration (AMD) -- by hitting the salad bar.

Could Fat Substitutes Make You Fat?

Sounds like a miracle -- fatty potato chips made with a fat substitute that doesn't go directly to your hips.

A Sweet Snack That Lowers Cholesterol

Okay, it's no news flash that blueberries are nutritious. But here's something you probably didn't know: They may help keep your arteries from clogging.

Pop This Supplement for Your Skin

You slather on sunscreen, limit sun time, and keep an eye on those moles. But here's one more thing you could do to prevent skin cancer: pop a calcium and vitamin D supplement.

The Game That Keeps You Young

Sure, you could win a jackpot playing Bingo, but the bigger prize may be what it does for your health. Research shows that social games may help keep people young.

Eat This to Flatten Your Belly Fast

Zipping up your jeans with ease sure does help you feel skinny. And eating lots of these could help you keep more of that extra waistband room: beans.

Sip This Juice to Give Metabolic Syndrome the Slip

Help kiss metabolic syndrome goodbye just by touching your lips to a glass of this: grape juice.

Drink This Iced Tea for a Better Memory

Next time you feel a little foggy or forgetful, brew yourself a refreshing glass of iced green tea.