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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- Worried about a metal hip?
- Q: My 81-year-old mom had a hip replacement about 15 years ago. Now she complains of pains in her legs. I've heard horror stories about these replacements failing. Could this be the source of her problems? — Catherine W. A: Like bionic creatur... Full story
- Is there 'healthy' fast food?
- Q: All the fast-food places now have healthy entrees and salads. Or so they claim. How healthy are they, really? — Katie, via email A: The idea of "healthy fast food" is probably more wished for than great sex and more mysterious than the cont... Full story
- What causes stinky 'hunger breath'?
- Q: When I get really hungry, my breath becomes really bad. How can I stop that from happening? — S. Ludwig, via email A: "Hunger breath" can leave you — and those around you — hungry for a way to avoid the fumes you're exhaling. It... Full story
- For blood pressure, which numbers are too low, high?
- Q: How low is too low for the bottom blood pressure number, and how high is too high for the top one? My dad's numbers have been shifting somewhat. I'm calling his doc tomorrow for an appointment to see what's going on, but what's so high or low that... Full story
- Could neti pots be dangerous?
- Q: I use a neti pot to relieve my sinus problems and love it. But I just heard that two people died from neti pot infections. Is this true? Should I stop using mine? — Megan, Hanover, Ma. A: We YOU Docs have recommended neti pots more often th... Full story
- How to get best results from aspirin, wine
- These Q&As are part of a handful of columns that we YOU Docs consider among the most important stories we covered in 2011. Happy 2012 to all our readers. Love ya! — Drs. Michael Roizen and Mehmet Oz Q: I'm allergic to aspirin. What can I t... Full story
- Is night work making you ill?
- Q: I work in a hospital, and my husband works in an airport. For years, we've had to work night shifts a few times a month. I was OK with that at first, but as I get older (I'm 53), I find it harder to take. My husband copes better. Our jobs aren't g... Full story
- When to start checking your blood pressure
- Q: What's the right age to start monitoring your blood pressure? I'm a multi-tasking mom, 43, with one kid in college and a 3-year-old (second marriage!). — Maura, via email A: Has your 3-year-old's blood pressure been checked yet? How about y... Full story
- Walnut cleaning in a nutshell
- Q: I know YOU Docs are big fans of nuts, especially walnuts, but I've just heard that walnut shells are bleached before being sent to market. Is this true? If so, is it dangerous? Does it damage the nut inside? — Lavece, Turkey A: Great "who k... Full story
- Don't blast through the holidays on energy drinks
- Q: The Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's holidays are a big deal in my family. There are many get-togethers, decorating, church activities, food and kids. It's fun, but by New Year's Day, I'm whipped. This year, my daughter is having a Christmas... Full story
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