Dr. Michael Roizen, MD

Answers

What can I do to lower my blood pressure?

Blood pressure tends to creep up around 65, but the American Heart Association's recommendation... Full Answer

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Is asthma serious?

Severe asthma attacks -- the horror-movie sensation of an invisible force stealing your breath --... Full Answer

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What are some questions I should ask my doctor about my asthma medications?

If you have asthma (or someone you love does) and have gotten casual about taking your meds, time... Full Answer

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What are some tips to help me start working out?

Do mini-workouts. Often, the toughest thing about exercise isn't doing it, it's fitting it in. If... Full Answer

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How can lowering my blood sugar affect my risk of colon cancer?

Let's suppose you've been working harder than a Broadway hoofer to transform your high blood sugar... Full Answer

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What's one benefit of taking my blood pressure medicine regularly?

Some startling research arrived recently. It seems that drugs that lower your blood pressure don't... Full Answer

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How can having a morning snack slow weight loss?

We're all for snacks, especially healthful snacks that keep you from sitting down to a meal hungry... Full Answer

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What are some good cereal choices?

When was the last time that instead of, say, whole grain oatmeal or Cheerios, you gave your kids... Full Answer

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Should kids get their blood pressure checked?

While hypertension is considered an adult problem, it can happen at any age -- and the effects of... Full Answer

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Should I take acetaminophen while drinking alcohol?

While acetaminophen is quite safe when used correctly, it combines very badly with alcohol. Your... Full Answer

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Why should I quit smoking?

Why quit smoking? You know all the usual reasons: your lungs, your heart, your grungy breath (test... Full Answer

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Why is it important for children and preteens to get enough vitamin D?

Want healthy kids? Then cold or not, if it's sunny today, send 'em outside to play. It'll get their... Full Answer

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How can I make sure I'm getting the right amount of salt?

Yes, your body needs sodium. Salt regulates blood pressure and keeps your muscles and nerves... Full Answer

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What are some benefits of getting enough sleep?

Here are some big benefits of getting eight hours of sleep every night:
  • You can stop
... Full Answer

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How does exercise effect my sleep?

We know we talk a lot about how important it is to get enough sleep and how vital it is to stay... Full Answer

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