The YOU Docs — Mike Roizen and Mehmet Oz — are authors of the best-selling "YOU: The Owner's Manual" and "YOU: On a Diet." To submit questions and find ways to grow younger and healthier, go to www.RealAge.com, the docs' online home.
The YOU Docs — Mike Roizen and Mehmet Oz — are authors of the best-selling "YOU: The Owner's Manual" and "YOU: On a Diet." To submit questions and find ways to grow younger and healthier, go to www.RealAge.com, the docs' online home.
Q: I know red bell peppers are high in vitamins, but what about green and yellow ones? I use one color one night, another the next in my salads. Am I shortchanging myself? — Michele, Shoreline, Wash. A: Keep mixing. Food is like a great autumn...
Q. I've lost 45 pounds in the past year following your advice. I watch what I eat and use the treadmill on a regular basis. I still have more to lose, but I seem to be at a standstill — I haven't lost an ounce for a month. What can I do to get my...
Q. I've recently switched from eating regular to light yogurt because it has fewer calories. But the light version has aspartame in it. Should I avoid it? — Anonymous A. There's no proof that aspartame (usually known as Nutrasweet) has any effect...
Q. Do decaffeinated teas and coffee help your brain as much as caffeinated ones do? I avoid caffeine, as it triggers migraines in me, but I am hoping I get some benefits from decaf. — Violet, Milwaukee A. Decaffeination does strip away some brain-helping...
Q. I was diagnosed with mild hypothyroidism a few months ago, and my doctor suggested I start taking a low dose of hormones. I've read that once I start taking them, I can never stop. Is there an alternative? I really would like to avoid the hormones...
Q. I have restless leg syndrome, and the twitching drives me crazy at night. I am taking a medication for it, but it doesn't seem to be doing any good. What causes this syndrome? Is there anything else I can do to get a good night's sleep? — Martha,...
Q. How likely it is to get an infection from a toilet seat? — Freda K., via e-mail A. About as likely as your winning a $5 million lottery ... without buying a ticket. Most dried secretions lose their ability to infect you. To gain access to your...