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
- Stop the silent killer with these easy steps
- Q: My doctor wants me to take not just one but two blood pressure medications. Is this healthy? Sounds dangerous to me. — Harry, Saratoga Springs, N.Y. A: Aside from the hassle of opening two pill bottles instead of one, there's not usually a downside... Full story
- Get savvy about what you're swallowing
- Q: I am totally confused by the labels on fish oil supplements. I'm just trying to add more omega-3 fatty acids to my diet. Should I be looking at the total amount of fish oil or the amount of DHA and EPA in the fish oil? — Anonymous A: It seems... Full story
- Energy bars, exercise machines
- What you need to know
- Q: Hydrogenated oils seem to be in every type of energy bar and granola bar. How far down the list of ingredients does it have to be for the bar to be OK to eat? — Anonymous A: If the dreaded "h" word appears among the first five ingredients on... Full story
- Important moves for your health
- Q: What are the five most important things I can do to stay healthy? I'm 83 years old, and can't do 149 things. — Ben, Boulder, Colo. A: You don't have to do 149 things, no matter what your age. Just start with these, and you'll see and feel big... Full story
- What helps babies can hurt women
- Q: I'm taking prenatal vitamins even though I'm 51 and not trying to get pregnant. Is this OK? — Anonymous A: If they're safe for developing babies, you'd think they'd be safe for you. But that's not the case. Prenatal vitamins contain far too... Full story
- The truth about ‘healthy’ foods
- Q: So many restaurants are serving catfish, and people keep telling me it's healthy. I thought it was considered a dirty bottom-feeder and that you had to be careful with it. Which is it — healthy, or not? — Julie, New York A: If you're... Full story
- Become someone who never gets sick
- Q: Why is it that I catch every common cold virus or other sickness that someone around me has? I exercise, wash my hands frequently, eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, drink water and tea, take supplements and get enough sleep every night. Why can't... Full story
- Can your cholesterol be too low?
- Q: I'm 37 and in good shape, but I'm concerned that my cholesterol is too low. My LDL is 95 and my HDL is 45. Could this lead to any health problems? — Anonymous A: If you're hoping we'll tell you to go out Friday and have a cheeseburger to boost... Full story
- Many ways to relax and look your best
- Q: Do scented massage oils make you more relaxed or somehow healthier than the unscented ones? — Beth, Cincinnati A: There's an ongoing debate about whether massage with aromas is superior to standard massage, but some evidence suggests that you... Full story
- The truth about butter substitutes
- Q: My co-worker said I shouldn't eat margarine, or any other butter substitute, because they're only one molecule away from plastic. She says that you can't digest them and that they build up in your system. Is this true? If not, what is the best butter... Full story
