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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- Is there a healthy white bread?
- Q: My taste buds have never really gotten into typical whole grain or wheat breads. Are those whole-grain white breads a good substitute? — Sandra, Queens, N.Y. A: The white ones may be even better. White whole grains aren't processed to be... Full story
- Important changes for your health
- Q: I have a lifelong friend who believes that the Atkins diet is the only way to lose weight and "lead a healthy lifestyle." He eats hamburgers, bacon, steaks, roast beef, shrimp, drinks excessively, sleeps 12 to 15 hours a day, then sits and... Full story
- Stay away from mercury
- Q: I love fish, and eat it five or six times a week, but the mercury risk troubles me. Are there certain fish that contain less mercury than others? — Muriel A: Yes, and you definitely should be focusing on them. Fish isn't called "brain... Full story
- Can coffee leave you parched?
- Q: I drink decaf coffee because I find that the caffeinated variety makes my throat dry. Green tea does not seem to dry my mouth or throat, but strong black tea does. Why is this? — Johanna, Australia A: Like some fine wines, coffee and tea... Full story
- Why do healthy people get sick?
- Q: My husband is 70 years old, is 6 feet tall, weighs 145 pounds and has diverticulitis. He takes psyllium husk fiber and whey protein every day, eats everything you recommend and avoids bad fats. Why does he have diverticulitis? — Anonymous... Full story
- What to eat on an empty stomach
- Q: My mother-in-law sent me an e-mail, supposedly written by a doctor, about how and when to eat fruit. It says you should always eat fruit on an empty stomach to avoid gas and bloating, and not to drink a cold drink after eating because it... Full story
- Do men go through menopause?
- Q: Is there really such a thing as "male menopause"? Men don't get hot flashes, do they? — Ed, Springfield, Pa. A: They don't get hot flashes, but they can have problems on the other side of the dial ... as in, not getting hot enough. As men... Full story
- Can carbonated sodas hurt your health?
- Q: I drink several cups of my own carbonated beverage throughout the day, which I make from carbonated water, fresh-squeezed lime juice, pomegranate juice and grated ginger. But a friend told me that drinking lots of carbonated water leaches calcium... Full story
- A funny side effect of laughter
- Q: I hiccup when I laugh really hard. What is the reason for that? — Beth, Cincinnati A: Welcome to the club. Many people experience singultus (that's science-speak for hiccups) when they laugh, cry or experience some strong emotion. But why... Full story
- How can I make my headaches stop?
- Q: I get pounding headaches at least twice a month and end up in the emergency room being treated for pain and nausea. These headaches suck the life out of me. My doctor thinks it is sinusitis, so he prescribes antibiotics all the time, but I don't... Full story
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