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YOU Docs: Q&A on Addictions That Make You Look Old
Q: Does alcohol make you look younger? A: No, it doesn't. In fact, alcohol dehydrates the skin and increases the leakiness of capillaries, so more water moves from the bloodstream [...]
YOU Docs: Q&A on Addiction Detox
Q: What is detox? A: Detox is a form of treatment that removes a person from a toxic substance to which he or she is addicted. Detox can be useful, [...]
YOU Docs: Q&A on Smoking and Losing Weight
Q: Doesn't smoking help me lose weight? Won't I gain weight when I quit tobacco? A: Contrary to what some believe, cigarettes do not speed up metabolism. But when you [...]
UFC 143 Preview: Super Bowl Weekend
UFC 143 was supposed to be a huge extravaganza, featuring the long-awaited matchup between welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre and top contender Nick Diaz. However, back in December, St-Pierre tore his [...]
Free Alistair Overeem Download Available for UFC Undisputed 3
Humongous heavyweight Alistair Overeem shocked the world when he beat down former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar at UFC 141, prompting Lesnar to retire. Lesnar's decision was made partly for [...]
YOU Docs: Q&A on Testing for STIs
Q: How do I get tested for sexually transmitted infections (STIs)? A: When you have sex with someone, you’re essentially having sex with everyone they’ve ever had sex with, too. [...]
YOU Docs: Q&A on What Can I Do to Get Better Sleep?
Q: What can I do to get better sleep? A: Sleep in a cool, dark room to kick up melatonin production, a hormone that helps you sleep. Move laptops and [...]
NY Giants CB Terrell Thomas's Rehab Diary: Part 1
Back in August, the New York Giants lost one of their starting cornerbacks, Terrell Thomas, for the entire season with a torn ACL. Thomas offered to share his rehab experience [...]
YOU Docs: Q&A on Energy Drinks
Q: Do you recommend sports or energy drinks for working out? A: Sports drinks have some of the coolest commercials, but they’re necessary only if you exercise vigorously for more [...]
Should I Drink a Protein Shake Before and After I Work Out?
It’s not a good idea to drink a protein shake before a workout, since it can cause you to gain extra fat, not muscle. But after a workout, taking in [...]