Mehmet C. Oz's Blog, page 48

The Leafy Green That's Great for Breasts

Here's a peppery green that may do big favors for breast health: watercress.

Move Like a Hunter-Gatherer, Live Longer

One of the best ways to reduce your risk of chronic disease and live a longer life may be to act like a hunter-gatherer.

Slim Move Like a Hunter-Gatherer, Live Longer

One of the best ways to reduce your risk of chronic disease and live a longer life may be to act like a hunter-gatherer.

Slim Down with This Kind of Sweetener

The type of sweetener you use in your oatmeal and coffee could have quite an impact on your ability to trim down.

The Bedroom Habit That's Good for Blood Sugar

Nothing feels more rejuvenating than a nice, deep sleep. But it turns out that quality sleep may also be pretty critical to your blood sugar.

Steady Your Blood Pressure with This Picnic Treat

Drop your blood pressure down a few notches by enjoying this pink, juicy picnic treat more often: watermelon.

Eat Plants to Keep Your Lungs Happy

Cutting your risk of lung cancer in half sounds pretty good. And all you may have to do to get there is eat more plants

Crunch This Cool, Crisp Veggie for Smoother Skin

When you're done applying those cucumber slices to swollen, red eyes, pop 'em in your mouth. Turns out that eating cucumbers may be good for your skin, too.

4 Ways to Grow 12 Years Younger

Turn back the clock a whopping 12 years with just four simple but super-important habits: Kick butts, booze, junk food, and couch surfing to the curb.

Burn More Calories with This Sandwich Choice

Energy used for digestion accounts for a good chunk of your daily calorie burn. And you can boost that burn even higher just by choosing whole-grain breads over processed ones.