mcphersonsentinel.com http://www.mcphersonsentinel.com/section/health mcphersonsentinel.com delivers up-to-the-minute news and information on the latest top stories, weather, entertainment, politics and more. Sat, 25 May 2013 12:14:05 +0000 10 Simple Tips to Allergy-Proof Your Home http://www.mcphersonsentinel.com/article/20130508/NEWS/305089939/1016/LIFESTYLE?rssfeed=true Wed, 8 May 2013 7:23:25 http://www.mcphersonsentinel.com/article/20130508/NEWS/305089939/1016/LIFESTYLE Simple Skin Care Tips http://www.mcphersonsentinel.com/article/20130501/NEWS/305019920/1016/LIFESTYLE?rssfeed=true Wed, 1 May 2013 0:23:29 http://www.mcphersonsentinel.com/article/20130501/NEWS/305019920/1016/LIFESTYLE The breathalyzer for weight http://www.mcphersonsentinel.com/article/20130422/LIFESTYLE/130429910/1016/LIFESTYLE?rssfeed=true Mon, 22 Apr 2013 12:49:50 http://www.mcphersonsentinel.com/article/20130422/LIFESTYLE/130429910/1016/LIFESTYLE New health-care requirements; getting good Omega-3s http://www.mcphersonsentinel.com/article/20130422/LIFESTYLE/130429911/1016/LIFESTYLE?rssfeed=true Mon, 22 Apr 2013 12:48:34 http://www.mcphersonsentinel.com/article/20130422/LIFESTYLE/130429911/1016/LIFESTYLE Drs. Michael Roizen, M.D., and Mehmet Oz, M.D.

Q: My company now requires an annual health checkup to assess our weight, height, body fat and blood pressure, or we end up paying $50 more a month for health insurance. They say they won't penalize us for "bad" results, as long as we get the checkup. What do you think? -- Mike P., Ocala, Fla.

 A: We'll tell you what we think, but first, here's what we know. In the U.S., [...]]]> Budget-Friendly diet: the healthy foods your wallet will love http://www.mcphersonsentinel.com/article/20130422/LIFESTYLE/130429912/1016/LIFESTYLE?rssfeed=true Mon, 22 Apr 2013 12:46:29 http://www.mcphersonsentinel.com/article/20130422/LIFESTYLE/130429912/1016/LIFESTYLE Family dinners can offer more than food http://www.mcphersonsentinel.com/article/20130408/LIFESTYLE/130409147/1016/LIFESTYLE?rssfeed=true Mon, 8 Apr 2013 14:29:26 http://www.mcphersonsentinel.com/article/20130408/LIFESTYLE/130409147/1016/LIFESTYLE PTSD related to surgery; Metabolism and weight gain http://www.mcphersonsentinel.com/article/20130408/LIFESTYLE/130409148/1016/LIFESTYLE?rssfeed=true Mon, 8 Apr 2013 14:28:19 http://www.mcphersonsentinel.com/article/20130408/LIFESTYLE/130409148/1016/LIFESTYLE Drs. Michael Roizen, M.D., and Mehmet Oz, M.D.

Q: Ever since my mastectomy I've been a wreck — I can't sleep and I'm distant from my kids and my husband. They say the cancer is gone, but I can't shake the fear. What can I do? — Lauren J., Montpellier, Vt.
A: You've been through a very stressful experience. It's natural to feel some turmoil. But the emotions you're describing may be more than [...]]]> Drug free arthritis relief http://www.mcphersonsentinel.com/article/20130408/LIFESTYLE/130409149/1016/LIFESTYLE?rssfeed=true Mon, 8 Apr 2013 14:26:15 http://www.mcphersonsentinel.com/article/20130408/LIFESTYLE/130409149/1016/LIFESTYLE Beware of texting during sex http://www.mcphersonsentinel.com/article/20130401/LIFESTYLE/130409922/1016/LIFESTYLE?rssfeed=true Mon, 1 Apr 2013 16:08:57 http://www.mcphersonsentinel.com/article/20130401/LIFESTYLE/130409922/1016/LIFESTYLE Boning up on calcium; be BPA prepared for your pregnancy http://www.mcphersonsentinel.com/article/20130401/LIFESTYLE/130409923/1016/LIFESTYLE?rssfeed=true Mon, 1 Apr 2013 16:07:35 http://www.mcphersonsentinel.com/article/20130401/LIFESTYLE/130409923/1016/LIFESTYLE Drs. Michael Roizen, M.D., and Mehmet Oz, M.D.

Q: I'm 45 and healthy, but I want to make sure I don't get osteoporosis when I'm older. Should I be taking calcium supplements now, or is that risky? -- Shirley L., Fresno, Calif.

A: Good question! There's been a lot of news about the risks and benefits of calcium supplements for men and women, and that's got some [...]]]> 6 ways to break out of a bad mood, fast http://www.mcphersonsentinel.com/article/20130401/NEWS/130409924/1016/LIFESTYLE?rssfeed=true Mon, 1 Apr 2013 16:05:58 http://www.mcphersonsentinel.com/article/20130401/NEWS/130409924/1016/LIFESTYLE  What do you do when you're in a funk? Overeat? Sleep too much, or not enough? Snap at your loved ones? Mess up at work? Well, at least you're not alone with your blues: A whopping 49 percent of people report feeling cranky and glum at least once a week. But did you know down-in-the-dumps feelings stimulate health-threatening inflammation and trigger brain changes that make high-fat, high-sugar foods look extra-tempting?  

 Grief and recovery http://www.mcphersonsentinel.com/article/20130315/LIFESTYLE/130319368/1016/LIFESTYLE?rssfeed=true Fri, 15 Mar 2013 10:52:10 http://www.mcphersonsentinel.com/article/20130315/LIFESTYLE/130319368/1016/LIFESTYLE Shake off the salt habit and save your life http://www.mcphersonsentinel.com/article/20130311/LIFESTYLE/130319934/1016/LIFESTYLE?rssfeed=true Mon, 11 Mar 2013 13:52:01 http://www.mcphersonsentinel.com/article/20130311/LIFESTYLE/130319934/1016/LIFESTYLE Help with sex addictions; the best vitamin D-fense for good health http://www.mcphersonsentinel.com/article/20130311/LIFESTYLE/130319935/1016/LIFESTYLE?rssfeed=true Mon, 11 Mar 2013 13:50:45 http://www.mcphersonsentinel.com/article/20130311/LIFESTYLE/130319935/1016/LIFESTYLE Drs. Oz and Roizen
YOU Docs

Q: This is really embarrassing, but I'm obsessed with hooking up. I'm out on the town night after night. I'm miserable if I have to go home alone, and miserable when I don't. How do I stop? -- Evelyn Q., Syracuse, N.Y.

A: It sounds as though you may be struggling with what's popularly called sex addiction. (Charlie Sheen, Russell Brand and Kanye [...]]]> Protecting your heart valves http://www.mcphersonsentinel.com/article/20130311/LIFESTYLE/130319936/1016/LIFESTYLE?rssfeed=true Mon, 11 Mar 2013 13:48:03 http://www.mcphersonsentinel.com/article/20130311/LIFESTYLE/130319936/1016/LIFESTYLE Smaller snacks satisfy ... really! http://www.mcphersonsentinel.com/article/20130302/LIFESTYLE/130309729/1016/LIFESTYLE?rssfeed=true Mon, 4 Mar 2013 15:08:09 http://www.mcphersonsentinel.com/article/20130302/LIFESTYLE/130309729/1016/LIFESTYLE Nighttime bed wetting; informed patients have better outcomes http://www.mcphersonsentinel.com/article/20130302/LIFESTYLE/130309731/1016/LIFESTYLE?rssfeed=true Mon, 4 Mar 2013 15:06:53 http://www.mcphersonsentinel.com/article/20130302/LIFESTYLE/130309731/1016/LIFESTYLE Drs. Oz and Roizen
YOU Docs
 Q: I have a 75-year-old mother and a 5-year-old son — and both of them are wetting the bed. Double help! — Jean F., Boise, Idaho

A: Bed-wetting and incontinence are challenging problems for both those experiencing the trouble and the caretaker — YOU. Fortunately, with a little work, both conditions can be managed [...]]]> Timing your weight loss http://www.mcphersonsentinel.com/article/20130302/LIFESTYLE/130309732/1016/LIFESTYLE?rssfeed=true Mon, 4 Mar 2013 15:03:56 http://www.mcphersonsentinel.com/article/20130302/LIFESTYLE/130309732/1016/LIFESTYLE Making exercise a habit http://www.mcphersonsentinel.com/article/20130228/LIFESTYLE/130228975/1016/LIFESTYLE?rssfeed=true Thu, 28 Feb 2013 10:37:27 http://www.mcphersonsentinel.com/article/20130228/LIFESTYLE/130228975/1016/LIFESTYLE America's poor health ranking, ovarian cancer screening info http://www.mcphersonsentinel.com/article/20130216/LIFESTYLE/130219185/1016/LIFESTYLE?rssfeed=true Mon, 18 Feb 2013 12:55:54 http://www.mcphersonsentinel.com/article/20130216/LIFESTYLE/130219185/1016/LIFESTYLE Drs. Oz and Roizen

YOU Docs      
 Q: I just read that America, the richest country in the world, is ranked 17th in overall health. How is this possible? Is it our health-care system? -- Paul H., Chicago
A: Actually, our health-care system recently was ranked 37th in the world (even though we spend more per [...]]]>