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• Is a Preventative Mastectomy for You?

  22 Hours Ago

  Angelina Jolie recently revealed that she had a preventative double mastectomy after learning she has the BRCA gene mutation that increases her risk of breast cancer. In this video, Elisa Port, MD, a surgeon at The Mount Sinai Medical Center, explains why some women may choose to watch and wait i...Full Post

• Eat More Vegetables for a Better Mood

  1 Day Ago

  Mom always told you that eating your vegetables would help you grow strong, but did you know they can boost your mood, too? In this Health Smarts video, Dr. Oz explains how adding more veggies to your diet benefits your emotional well-being. Full Post

• Overcome Your Exercise Excuses

  4 Days Ago

  Need a little help to overcome your exercise excuses? In this Health Smarts video, Mike Clark, DPT, shares 5 ways to make time to work out.

• Link Between Barbecue and Breast Cancer

  5 Days Ago

  Eating a lot of grilled meat may increase the risk of breast cancer in post-menopausal women. In this Heath Smarts video, Barbara Ficarra, RN, explains why cutting back on the barbecue might be the healthier choice. Full Post

• 5 Ways to Boost Your Brain Power

  6 Days Ago

  Did you know that drinking coffee could reduce your risk of Alzheimer's by 20%? In this Health Smarts video, Michael Roizen MD, shares tips to prevent memory loss.

• Is Your Cell Phone Making Your Ears Ring?

  7 Days Ago

  Research shows that using your cell phone at least 10 minutes a day can increase your risk for tinnitus, or ringing of the ear, by 71%. In this Health Smarts video, Mehmet Oz, MD, explains how you can reduce your risk of tinnitus. Full Post

• The Best Time for Coffee

  On May 13

  Many of us couldn’t survive without our morning coffee, but moving that cup of joe to lunchtime may improve your blood sugar. In this Health Smarts video, Kevin Soden, MD, explains how midday coffee breaks could lower your diabetes risk. Full Post

• Managing Your Child’s Asthma

  On May 10

  Spring is in the air, and so is pollen. That can wreak havoc on your child’s asthma. In this Health Smarts video, pediatrician Tanya Remer Altmann, MD, shares ways to keep your child’s wheezing under control. Full Post

• A Happier You by Saying "Thank You"

  On May 09

  Saying a simple, “thank you,” can make you happier and even give a boost to your immune system. In this Health Smarts video, Kevin Soden, MD, explains how a little gratitude can lift your mood and even help prevent depression. Full Post

• Can the Soda for a Better Blood Pressure

  On May 08

  A recent study in women showed that a cola-a-day habit can increase the risk of hypertension by 15 percent. In this Health Smarts video, Kevin Soden, MD, explains why even drinking diet soft drinks can lead to high blood pressure. Full Post