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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- Health help after a heart attack
- Q: I am 53, 5 feet 5 inches tall, and weigh 140 pounds. In 2004 I had a heart attack that affected more than one-third of my heart. I exercise, but is there anything else I can do to restore the dead heart muscle? I want to live for a long time. &mda... Full story
- Feel like you're allergic to almost everything?
- Q: I'm so allergic to perfume that I can't even go to a department store without suffering for days afterward. I feel like a hermit. I reacted to so many things on my allergy tests, even sterile water, that the doctor gave up for fear of making me wo... Full story
- What to do about work stress
- Q: Do you have any ideas for helping a 52-year-old woman with Type 2 diabetes, fibromyalgia and plantar fasciitis get healthier? I work 12 to 14 hours a day, six days a week. I am 5 feet, 6 inches tall and weigh 230 pounds. I know that diet and exerc... Full story
- Can coconut oil make you slim?
- Q: My friend is discouraged because she's not losing weight. She's heard that coconut oil will make you lean and healthy. What do you think? — Brenda, Frederick, Md. A: Did you know that there's a manufacturing plant in the Philippines that ... Full story
- Try these tips to gain a sounder sleep
- Q: I have trouble sleeping. I rarely get more than four to six hours, but I'd love at least seven. The first good night's rest I've had in a long time is when I took a muscle relaxer my doctor prescribed for a back problem. Any tips? — Carmen, ... Full story
- Do fish oil capsules give you a bellyache?
- Q: I've been trying to take fish oil capsules, but I always end up with a bad bellyache and diarrhea. I've experimented with different brands and tried taking the capsules at different times of day, with and without food, but so far nothing has help... Full story
- Ease PMS mood swings
- Q: I've heard that certain foods can relieve PMS symptoms. If this true, which ones should I eat? Is there a time of the month when they're most helpful? I have severe cramps and emotional swings. — Kris, Penacook, N.H. A: The best dietary sol... Full story
- Is your diet too boring for words? Perfect!
- Q: I stopped smoking in eight months using Chantix, and now I want to lose weight. I try to eat well, but I get bored eating the same food day in and day out. Any suggestions? — Cheryl, Ontario, Canada A: Boredom is good! The longtime biggest... Full story
- Is it normal for adults to get allergies?
- Q: I recently developed an allergy to all types of nuts. A couple of years ago, I became allergic to bee stings. I'll be 50 in July. Why am I getting allergy problems now? Should I be concerned? — Kathy, Campbellstown, Ky. A: Although allergi... Full story
- How to prevent memory loss
- Q: My mother had Type 2 diabetes for about 15 years before she died. She also suffered from dementia. Lately, I find myself forgetting thoughts mid-sentence or just not remembering things. If this is the beginning of dementia, what can I do to halt i... Full story
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