Following the news that the government has switched its stance on mammogram screenings and self-exams, Dr. Mehmet Oz says women under 50 should do what makes them feel most comfortable.
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"There are two groups of people, I think, in America," Dr. Oz explained on Monday's The Doctor Oz Show. The two groups are what he calls the ...
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1. Think inches, not pounds. Wrap a tape measure around your waist (at belly-button level) and suck in lightly. For optimum health, your waist size should be half your height.
2. Walk 30 minutes a day.The best predictor of how long and well you will live is your exercise capacity. Since you only need 30 minutes daily, go with hassle-free methods: Use the stairs instead of the elevator, or vow not to watch Grey's Anatomy unless you're on a stationary bike.
3. Clean out the fridge. Execute your nutritional felons by reading the label of every food stashed in your cupboards, refrigerator, desk drawers, pockets or cheeks. Throw out any food that has any of these in the first five ingredients: saturated fat, trans fat, simple sugar, enriched bread or high-fructose corn syrup.
4. Shop smart. A 100 isn't just good for spelling tests — it's also a symbol of nutritional perfec
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