Mehmet C. Oz's Blog, page 57

A 60-Second Habit That Colons May Love

Research shows that a simple 60-second daily habit might help people of a certain age lower their risk of colon cancer. The quick trick? Popping a low-dose aspirin.

Take Precautions During Pregnancy, Not Pain Relievers

Pregnancy is a little like standing at the base of an awesome mountain that you have 280 days to climb. You know the view from the top will be spectacular, but it's a long trip.

Good Health Habits Trump Genetic Programming

You instinctively know what science is steadily confirming: What you do every day has more impact on how you feel, and whether you live long or die young, than your parents' genes have. Put another way: You're not a slave to your DNA.

Eat This for Breakfast to ExperienceSelf-Love

Seems like a pretty tall order. A breakfast choice that can make you love yourself more? But a new study suggests it may be so.

The Snack That Closes Up Nutrition Gaps

Even the most faithful of healthy eaters have occasional nutrition gaps. So here's a snack choice that can help you stay on the Best Fed list, no matter what: nuts.

Protect Your Heart from Noise Stress

High-decibel noise more than doubles your odds for ticker troubles. People who live near an airport get blood pressure spikes when a plane flies overhead at night. Constant noise makes arteries tighten, increasing heart disease risk.

Reach for the Tiny Weights

Don't knock yourself out with super-heavy lifting. You can make your muscles bigger and stronger by pumping the little stuff.

Halt Gradual Weight Gain with This Cuisine

Gained a few pounds in 2010? And 2009? And 2008? Well, here's a great way to reverse the trend in 2011. Eat Mediterranean-inspired cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Overweight Children Benefit from Vitamin D Supplements

Kids who don't get enough vitamin D tend to put on pounds, especially around the middle, according to a new study. They then face the same health risks as pudgy adults -- especially diabetes.

Friendships: A Surprising Key to Longevity

Friendship is about quality, not quantity; about having the kinds of friends you can hang with for hours, call with big news, or give a kidney to. If you've got friends like this (like we've got each other), you have a 50% better chance of living longer than people who don't have good friends.