Health and Wellness
Dr. Oz’s 5 Fertility-Boosting Tips
Posted on October 6, 2011
Did you know that vigorous exercise can prevent ovulation? Should you use the good old missionary? Learn more on what to do—and not to do—to improve your fertility chances, from YOU: Having a Baby: The Owner’s Manual to a Happy and Healthy Pregnancy, by Michael F. Roizen, M.D., and Mehmet C. Oz, M.D.
Can a Cup of Coffee a Day Keep the Blues Away?
Posted on October 5, 2011
By Kristin Sidorov
Attention coffee lovers: your daily pick-me-up may have a whole new meaning. According to a new study, women who drink caffeinated coffee are less likely to suffer from depression. Not only that, but the more you drink, the lower the risk. Before you race to your local Starbucks, get the facts.
10 Questions Not to Ask a Breast Cancer Patient
Posted on October 3, 2011
According to breast cancer support groups and patients themselves, these 10 questions are best avoided. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, here’s how to avoid putting your foot in your mouth—and for cancer patients, how respond to inappropriate questions. From The 10 Best Questions for Surviving Breast Cancer: The Script You Need to Take Control of Your Health, by Dede Bonner, Ph.D.
Deal of the Week: Dr. Oz’s Anti-Aging Tips
Posted on August 23, 2011
Had your fill of the summer’s parching rays? If not, perhaps your skin would beg to differ. The reason why aging is so intimidating isn’t because it appears to sneak up on you like a first-rate mugger. In reality, aging is more like a savvy bank robber who’s spent months casing the joint. Get affordable anti-aging tips and more in YOU: Staying Young, by Mehmet C. Oz, M.D. and Michael F. Roizen, M.D.
WTF? Dirty Words Are Good for Your Health
Posted on August 9, 2011
Ah, #$@! it. We all know cursing is a social landmine, but sometimes—when you bang your elbow, are having a bad day, or maybe even had a teensy bit too much to drink—you unleash a blue streak that could cause the heavens to weep. But is it as good for your health as say, a long, mind-clearing run, meditating with the Dalai Lama or brain-calming exercises?
The Dangers of Decorative Contact Lenses
Posted on July 28, 2011
Decorative contact lenses are quickly becoming a familiar beauty trend, worn regularly by fashion icons like Lady Gaga and Rihanna. At first glance, they seem harmless enough, because corrective contact lenses are medically safe and worn by millions. But look again and you’ll see very real dangers lurking beneath their tinted surface.
How to Tell if You Have Psoriasis
Posted on July 27, 2011
Although it’s a widespread medical condition, psoriasis seems to have flown under the radar of buzzed-about medical conditions–until recently, when reality TV star Kim Kardashian was diagnosed with the autoimmune skin disease.
How to Know if You Have an Addiction
Posted on July 26, 2011
Are you worried your habit has crossed over into abuse and addiction? Answer these questions to screen yourself for any unhealthy addiction, whether it’s to alcohol, drugs — and even Facebook. From YOU: The Owner’s Manual for Teens: A Guide to a Healthy Body and Happy Life, by Michael F. Roizen, M.D. and Mehmet C. Oz, M.D.
Male Fertility Do’s and Don’ts
Posted on July 15, 2011
For your sperm to be at maximum potency, note the following do’s and don’ts from Michael F. Roizen, M.D., and Mehmet C. Oz, M.D., authors of YOU: Having a Baby: The Owner’s Manual to a Happy and Healthy Pregnancy.
Shaving 101 for Every Body
Posted on July 11, 2011
It’s summer, and you’re baring more than usual. Here’s how to get a good, clean shave without subsequent ingrowns or razor burn. From YOU: The Owner’s Manual for Teens: A Guide to a Healthy Body and Happy Life, by Michael F. Roizen, M.D. and Mehmet C. Oz, M.D.
How to Quit Smoking for Good
Posted on July 7, 2011
Nixing the nicotine habit can feel like a daunting, uphill battle, but don’t let fear of failure stop you (after all, this is one situation where quitting is good). There are more resources than ever for smokers who want to free themselves from addiction forever.
Fertility Myths, Debunked
Posted on July 6, 2011
Trying to get pregnant can open you up to a world of undue stress, anxiety, and heartache. Without the proper information, it’s all too easy look for answers in the wrong places and begin believing any number of unfounded reasons for your struggle with fertility.
Dr. Oz on How to Ditch Dandruff
Posted on July 1, 2011
Learn which products can help you fix this embarrassing problem. From YOU: The Owner’s Manual for Teens: A Guide to a Healthy Body and Happy Life, by Michael F. Roizen, M.D. and Mehmet C. Oz, M.D.
What to Do if Your Child Has Food Allergies
Posted on June 29, 2011
Scary, challenging, and seemingly more commonplace than ever, food allergies pose serious health and safety risks for millions of American children. And while we’ve gotten used to seeing “peanut-free zones,” a recent study suggests that it might be time to take a closer look at allergy severity and what it means.
