Mehmet C. Oz's Blog, page 82

Sounder Sleep, Healthy Herbs, New Knees

I have trouble sleeping. I rarely get more than 4 to 6 hours, but I'd love at least 7.

Not Seeing Workout Results? Drink This

Ads for sports drinks may look sexier than George Clooney, but if you want your workouts to build more lean muscle and blast more jiggly fat -- and who doesn't want that?

Pneumonia Vaccine May Protect Your Heart, Too

Some things are better done sooner rather than later, like putting money in your 401(k), buying Beyonce concert tickets, and, oh, yeah, getting a pneumonia vaccination when you turn 50 -- or 15 years ahead of schedule.

Can Video Games Get You Fit?

You've heard us tout walking more often than soccer champ Lionel Messi scores goals, and here's just one reason why: Walking has the highest stick-to-it rate of any exercise.

The Ultimate Stop-Smoking Motivation

Know a pregnant smoker who's planning to quit the instant she gives birth?

Your Blood Pressure on Sugar

When it comes to carrots or sticks, we always go for the carrots.

It's Not How Much Protein You Need . . . It's When

Every year you lose something -- and we're not talking about your mind, or even your hair.

Answers About Fish Oil, Chipped Teeth, and Nervous Sweating

I've been trying to take fish oil capsules, but I always end up with a bad bellyache and diarrhea.

Keep This Bully out of Your Body

You aced your cholesterol test, but even top grades (low lousy LDL, high healthy HDL) can't protect your ticker if this bully is lurking in your body: chronic inflammation.

Does Your Doc Need a Diet Nudge?

You're tipping the scales a little (or a lot!) more than you should . . . but your doctor never mentions healthy eating.