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.
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Get more nutrients, lose more bad habits
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...
What to do when the scale won't budge
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...
Truth about artificial sweeteners, vitamins
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...
Take these for memory, joints
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...
Is there an alternative to drugs for low thyroid?
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...
Does your calcium have you covered?
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,...
Health issues you can stop worrying about
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...
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