Mehmet C. Oz's Blog, page 5

How to Handle Sleepwalking for a Better Night's Sleep

What causes sleepwalking is a bit of a mystery. Dr. Oz and Dr. Mike share tips to handle a sleepwalker.

Eat Fast, Develop Type 2 Diabetes

Eating too fast more than doubles your risk of type 2 diabetes. Here are three tips to slow down and enjoy your food.

Food, Not Supplements, Is the Best Source of Most Nutrients

Food is your first, best source of nutrients such as selenium, folic acid, and beta carotene. Avoid megadoses of supplements.

Vaccination Benefits Far Outweigh Risks

Forget those Internet rumors about vaccines for kids. Dr. Oz and Dr. Mike say vaccinations protect kids, families, and whole communities from flu, whooping cough, and more.

5 Ways to Keep Your Brain Sharp and Prevent Alzheimer's

More than 6 million North Americans suffer from Alzheimer's disease. From lowering blood pressure to managing stress, here are 5 ways to prevent Alzheimer's.

Exercise and a Smart Diet Are the Dynamic Duo to Lose Weight

Learn why you need both exercise and a smart diet to lose weight and melt belly fat.

Why Spanking Is a Bad Way to Discipline a Child

Spanking is bad for a child's self-esteem. Dr. Oz and Dr. Mike offer a better way to discipline a child.

Is Robotic Surgery a Smart Way to Treat Prostate Cancer?

Learn the pros and cons of robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy.

How Long Is Too Long for Breastfeeding?

More moms should embrace the benefits of breastfeeding their babies longer, say Dr. Oz and Dr. Roizen. Breastfeeding helps kids avoid allergies, diabetes, and respiratory diseases.

How Ice Cream Causes 'Brain Freeze'

Research into what causes a migraine reveals how ice cream causes the dreaded brain-freeze headache.