Dr. Michael Roizen, MD

Answers

How can keeping secrets affect my health?

Can a conversation with your best friend, a quiet afternoon with your journal, or even letting... Full Answer

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What is a fun way for retired people to stay active?

There's a craze that's sweeping retirement communities all over North America: exer-games!... Full Answer

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How can I keep my family from overeating?

Here's how to ease anxiety, stop overeating and lose excess pounds:
  • Make time for
... Full Answer

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Why do families overeat?

For most of us, overeating (and making our children eat too much) results from complex emotions and... Full Answer

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How can I protect my feet if I wear high heels?

If you wear high heels, protect your feet and overall health with the following foot-friendly tips:... Full Answer

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How can wearing high heels hurt my feet?

Calluses, corns, ingrown toenails and hammertoes all result from cramming feet into steeply... Full Answer

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What oils can I use for marinades and dressings?

These oils are suitable for gently warmed dishes, marinades, or salads:
  • olive oil
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What oils can I use for cooking?

There are two kinds of oils: those that are good for cooking (they have what's called a high... Full Answer

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Is it safe to have sex after a heart attack?

Worrying about sex after a heart attack can be harder on the heart than having sex. Sex reduces... Full Answer

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When can I resume sexual activity after a heart attack?

Check with your doctor, but if it's been 10 days since you were released from the hospital and... Full Answer

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Can urinary incontinence be prevented?

For both urge incontinence and stress incontinence, you can strengthen pelvic muscles with... Full Answer

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What are some specific ways for women to prevent UTI's?

Postmenopausal women may use estrogen cream, which helps restore thinning tissue around the... Full Answer

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What causes urinary tract infections (UTIs)?

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are triggered by bacteria (and sometimes fungi and viruses).... Full Answer

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What happens if I get a positive result from my PSA test?

If you have a positive result from a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test, you'll want a second... Full Answer

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Why should I have a PSA test?

If you're a guy pondering a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test, the recent flap about... Full Answer

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