Mehmet C. Oz's Blog, page 9

Pets Can Help Kids Get Beyond the 'Me, Me, Me' Stage

Many kinds of animals provide companionship and affection, and can help a child get past the "me, me, me" stage of development. Check out these tips to help your child get the most benefit from owning a pet.

Get Happy with These Good-Mood Foods

Too much fast food and trans fat, and too many diet drinks, are threats to your physical and emotional health. Get the recipe for a true happy meal that leaves you in a good mood.

Drink Coffee to Reduce Your Risk of Type 2 Diabetes

To save lives, learn hands-only CPR instead of mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.

Learn Hands-Only CPR to Save Lives

To save lives, learn hands-only CPR instead of mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.

Happiness Is About Enjoying the Simple Things in Life

You can't buy happiness because happiness really isn't for sale -- and even the kindest-hearted folks can turn antisocial and self-centered when surrounded by a media environment that says "you gotta have this -- now."

Don't Let Belly Fat Fool Your Body Mass Index Measurement

You can be a normal weight according to your body mass index (BMI), but you might be toting around extra belly fat that the BMI doesn't take into account.

Are Generic Drugs Really the Same as Brand-Name Drugs?

I take a brand-name drug for my thyroid condition and my husband does the same for a liver condition. We've tried generic versions, but they don't work for either of us. What's up with that?

Can Meditation Help Fight Breast Cancer?

I've been diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer and have to get surgery, chemo, the whole bit. I hear meditation can help me win my fight with cancer. Is it true?

Has Your Gambling Turned into an Addiction?

If you try to quit gambling and find that you get edgy (pathological gambling and substance abuse disorders create similar brain effects), think about going to a Gamblers Anonymous meeting.

Lose Weight to Lower Your Risk of Dementia

Try these tips to spare your aging brain from weight-gain brain-drain.