Mehmet C. Oz's Blog, page 53

Surprising Sign You're Too Drowsy to Drive

Ever have trouble remembering the last few turns you made? If so, you might want to pull over. It could be a sign that you're too drowsy to drive.

Cut 120 Calories Daily with Ziplock Bags

Is a box of plastic sandwich bags all you need to easily shave 120 calories from each day? Research suggests it may be so.

Just 1 Mile Keeps Your Brain from Shrinking

Our brains tend to shrink as we age, just like a piece of fruit on the counter. But you could help keep your brain plump and young just by walking about a mile a day.

Eat This for Breakfast for a Younger Heart

Intensify the heart-strengthening benefit of your morning meal by tossing fresh berries into your whole-grain cereal.

Do This for 7 Minutes Daily to Get Skinnier

Something as little as this daily 7-minute ritual might help you get skinny.

Can Side Salads Make You Fat?

Could a side salad make you fat? Possibly . . . if you let that side salad lull you into eating too much.

Add These Herbs to Meals to Prevent Hip Pain

A sore hip makes everything more difficult -- from sleeping to walking up stairs. But you could keep those hips of yours feeling fine if you're a lover of garlic and onions.

Prevent Diabetes with This Waistband Gadget

When was the last time you clipped that pedometer onto your waistband? Here's a great reason to get it back there.

Eat This for Breakfast for Smoother Skin

Maybe you eat eggs for breakfast because of their awesome power to control your appetite. But here's another reason to give eggs a place at the breakfast table: smooth skin.

Lower Your Blood Pressure with Just 30 Seconds of This

You could lower your blood pressure significantly in 30 seconds if you just do this: breathe deeply.