Mehmet C. Oz's Blog, page 71

Gluten-Free Food Boom

My family consumes a lot of 100% whole-grain products, but I've heard so much about gluten problems that I'm worried we're harming our health. Should we cut back?

Chronic Depression: Can't Stop Feeling Blue?

I've had depression for almost 12 years. Is it something I'll have the rest of my life? Is this something you can get from your parents?

Diet for Diverticulitis -- Nuts Not a No-No

I have been diagnosed with diverticulitis and can't eat nuts, corn, or foods with seeds. Are there other foods safe for me to eat that will give me the same health benefits?

How's Your Hand Hygiene?

It's no news that washing your hands knocks down cold and flu germs. But here's a new twist: How you dry your mitts counts, too.

Sandwich Spread vs. Calories in Mayonnaise

A couple of tablespoons of the stuff is hardly worth the 180 calories or the 3 grams of saturated fat that you schmear on with it. Think outside the jar and moisten your bread with one of these tasty, healthy spreads.

Best Appetite Suppressant? Your Sneakers!

There's new evidence that regular exercise can retune your hunger set point, dialing back the pesky desire to overeat that makes losing weight and keeping it off so challenging.

When a Pollen Allergy Becomes a Food Allergy

Does fall hay fever have you sneezing so badly that tissue makers are sending you thank-you notes? Then don't be surprised if late-season watermelon and autumn's first juicy apples make your mouth itch or nose drip.

Couch Potatoes, Take a Stand!

In a new study, women who spent at least 6 hours a day sitting around were 37% more likely to die -- even if they got serious amounts of exercise -- than those whose tush time was less than 3 hours. Heavy-duty sitting boosted risk in active men 18%. Inactive men's risk was as high as 94%!

Take Sleeping Lessons -- Not Sleep Aids

But resist the urge to knock yourself out at night with a sleeping pill, prescription or not. There's new evidence that taking sleep aids increases your risk of dying 36%.

Couch Potatoes Take a Stand!

In a new study, women who spent at least 6 hours a day sitting around were 37% more likely to die -- even if they got serious amounts of exercise -- than those whose tush time was less than 3 hours. Heavy-duty sitting boosted risk in active men 18%. Inactive men's risk was as high as 94%!