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17 Ways to Maximize Nutrients from Your Fruits and Veggies
Posted on November 2, 2011
You’re eating right and changing your diet—great work! But before you microwave those peas or stir-fry that veggie medley, be sure you know the best way to help your healthy produce retain its nutrient value. From Dr. Mike Moreno, author of The 17 Day Diet: A Doctor’s Plan Designed for Rapid Results.
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.
Stop Freaking Out! How to Manage Teen Stress
Posted on June 22, 2011
To reduce stress, Dr. Oz gives you permission to chill with your friends — in person, not on 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. Plus, why girls are biologically programmed to “bond” more than guys.
7 Ways to Beat Hot Flashes — Naturally
Posted on June 14, 2011
Is it hot in here? Get seven effective, non-hormonal approaches for dealing with the dreaded hot flash, a sign of menopause, from Michael T. Murray, N.D., author of What the Drug Companies Won’t Tell You and Your Doctor Doesn’t Know: The Alternative Treatments That May Change Your Life — and the Prescriptions That Could Harm You.
Should You Work Out on a Hot Day?
Posted on June 8, 2011
While summer is a great time to kick your fitness goals into high gear, it’s not always easy–or safe–to exercise in the heat. As the seasons change, your workouts should, too.
3 Steps for Gorgeous, Healthy Hair
Posted on May 30, 2011
It’s not necessarily what you use on your hair, but how you treat it. (Hint: be gentle!) Make your hair your best asset with these tips 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.
17 Low-Fat, No-Sugar Ways to Flavor Your Meals
Posted on April 21, 2011
When you’re on a diet, you’ve got to be creative. Dr. Mike Moreno, author of The 17 Day Diet: A Doctor’s Plan Designed for Rapid Results, shares how to get the most flavor from your food without adding fat or sugar.
Avoid 6 Common Overeating Triggers
Posted on April 19, 2011
Do you snack while watching TV? Do you binge when stressed? Learn how to break unhealthy eating habits with help from The Life You Want: Get Motivated, Lose Weight, and Be Happy, by Bob Greene, Ann Kearney-Cooke, Ph.D., and Janis Jibrin, M.S., R.D.
Feel Better Fast with 17 Bloat-Busters
Posted on April 14, 2011
When you have PMS, the last thing you want to do is exercise and ditch your favorite foods. Dr. Mike Moreno, author of The 17 Day Diet: A Doctor’s Plan Designed for Rapid Results, shares easy ways to relieve bloat.
17 Ways to Burn More Calories (without Jogging)
Posted on April 12, 2011
These 17 activities –- including sleeping! –- burn more calories than you’d think. From The 17 Day Diet: A Doctor’s Plan Designed for Rapid Results, by Dr. Mike Moreno.
7 Strategies for a Good Night’s Sleep
Posted on April 9, 2011
Adequate sleep is absolutely necessary for long-term health and regeneration. Here are 7 tips for improving the quality of your sleep, from Michael T. Murray, N.D., author of What the Drug Companies Won’t Tell You and Your Doctor Doesn’t Know: The Alternative Treatments That May Change Your Life — and the Prescriptions That Could Harm You.
Take the Migraine Quiz
Posted on March 22, 2011
Many new studies show that a variety of factors — including sleep, gender, exercise, and serotonin levels in your brain — affect the brain’s susceptibility to migraines. Take this quiz to see how much you know about migraine headaches. From The Migraine Brain: Your Breakthrough Guide to Fewer Headaches, Better Health, by Carolyn Bernstein, M.D., and Elaine McArdle
Pour Pepper on Half of Your Chocolate Dessert and 12 Other Ways to Control Portion Size
Posted on March 18, 2011
American portion sizes are ubiquitously super-sized. Here are 13 helpful suggestions for healthy portions of calorie-dense foods, from The Pritikin Edge: 10 Essential Ingredients for a Long and Delicious Life, by Robert A. Vogel, M.D., and Paul Tager Lehr.
11 Ways to Get More Sleep
Posted on January 28, 2011We are not healthy unless our sleep is healthy. Here’s how to make sure you’re not literally risking your life by not getting enough sleep — whether or not you have restless leg syndrome (RLS). From Robert H. Yoakum, author of Restless Legs Syndrome: Relief and Hope for Sleepless Victims of a Hidden Epidemic.
