Mehmet C. Oz's Blog, page 83

Don't Toss the Salad

Heard the rumor that produce is a dud for cancer protection? Don't believe it.

Write Yourself a "Green" Prescription

Next time you tally up all the ways you've "friended" Mother Earth, be sure to put yourself in the picture with this quickie green prescription: Spend 5 minutes a day in nature.

Yearning for a Burger? Read This

Processed meats -- sausage, bacon, hot dogs, deli meats -- deliver big flavor, but even bigger health risks.

No Time to Exercise? Let Us Help

There's plenty to love about classic movies, classical music, and even classic comedy, from I Love Lucy to knock-knock jokes.

Easing Mood Swings, Thinning Hair, and More

I've heard that certain foods can relieve PMS symptoms.

Who Needs a Shingles Shot?

It's about as safe as crossing a street in Disneyland -- that is, very safe.

Protect Your Brain and Your Body: Snack on Berries

Here's one food we never feel guilty about binging on, and neither should you: berries.

Drop Pounds, Stop Heartburn

GERD (gastroesophageal reflex disease -- think chronic heartburn) and carrying too much fat around your middle go together like walnuts and port.

A Smoothie That Won't Tip the Scales

What "healthy" drink may have more sugar than a Snickers bar and more calories than a glazed doughnut?

When Good Drugs Do Bad Things

If your organs had a personality, your liver would be the strong, silent type.