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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. [...]
How to Determine Your Hydration Status
1. Weigh yourself before and after practices and games. The difference in body weight represents the amount of fluid you need to drink. One pound of weight lost during activity [...]
Formula for Fluid Replacement
School’s out for the summer, which means you've probably kissed math class goodbye. But, there's one calculation you should still be doing: determining your sweat rate. No worries. There’s no [...]
How to Assess Your Hydration Status
Besides being risky and causing serious physical side effects, dehydration drains your body of its energy. Dr. White, Gatorade Sports Science Institute senior scientist, advises using the color of your [...]
Hydration tips for wrestlers
By Sarah Gearhart Wearing rubber suits, sitting in saunas and using laxatives are just some of the extreme weight-loss methods wrestlers sometimes use. The downfall? Well, besides negatively affecting your [...]
Hydrating before volleyball matches
By: Josh Staph Sweating out nutrients during practice and competition is unavoidable, so you have to find a way to replace them. Electrolyte replacement drinks help your body restore levels [...]