WHAT WORKS:

Dr. Oz’ 25 Greatest Men’s Health Tips

by Dr. Mehmet Oz

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atients are among my best teachers. They’ve taught me how to communi- cate clearly—and how to live a better life.

On The Dr. Oz Show, I’ve learned that once people are emotionally involved, change hap- pens quickly, especially if they feel that their behavior is letting loved ones down. Large-scale change seems

daunting. We want simple routines that we can auto- matically follow. Adopt some of the

steps described here, which work for me and that anyone can do, and you will like your life more in just a couple of weeks. Plus, you’ll live longer.

1: Roll on the Floor Laughing

Laughing not only eases stress, promotes social bond- ing and lowers blood pressure; it may also boost your immune system. So bring some hu- mor into your life, whether it’s through friends, a television show or something else that tickles your funny bone.

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2: Don’t Skip Breakfast

Eating fiber in the morning means less hunger late in the afternoon, when you’re most likely to feel tired and gorge yourself on sugar. My morning dose comes from steel-cut

oatmeal, usually mixed with rai- sins, walnuts and flaxseed oil. An early start on eating also keeps your metabolism more active throughout the day; breakfast eaters are thinner than people who just rush out the door.

3: Hit the Sack

Jay and Dave are funny, but they’re not worth the strain on your system. Seven hours of sleep a night not only helps you live longer, it also lowers your stress, sharpens your memory and reduces

cravings for pants-splitting foods. Set a bedtime

and stick to it. My target is 10:30 p.m. I record the late shows and then watch them the next day as I pedal a station- ary bike. Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20  |  Page 21  |  Page 22  |  Page 23  |  Page 24  |  Page 25  |  Page 26  |  Page 27  |  Page 28  |  Page 29  |  Page 30  |  Page 31  |  Page 32  |  Page 33  |  Page 34  |  Page 35  |  Page 36  |  Page 37  |  Page 38  |  Page 39  |  Page 40  |  Page 41  |  Page 42  |  Page 43  |  Page 44  |  Page 45  |  Page 46  |  Page 47  |  Page 48  |  Page 49  |  Page 50  |  Page 51  |  Page 52  |  Page 53  |  Page 54  |  Page 55  |  Page 56  |  Page 57  |  Page 58  |  Page 59  |  Page 60  |  Page 61  |  Page 62  |  Page 63  |  Page 64