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Health Benefits of Cherries
Tart cherry juice (and cherries in general) has an abundance of positive attributes for our overall health.
The Easy Way to Get More Energy
When you’re an athlete on the move, somebody is bound to ask where you get all your stamina and energy. Do your part to increase our society’s biological IQ—tell 'em [...]
Danny Strong Brings ‘Salinger’s War’ to the Big Screen
Actor and Emmy Award-winning screenwriter Danny Strong will make his directorial debut with the biopic Salinger's War, about the turbulent and fascinating life of legendary Catcher in the Rye author [...]
Brain Benefits of Exercise
When you work out, your muscles are not the only things getting stronger. Substantial data shows that a moderate amount of intense exercise improves memory. It’s long been thought that [...]
Flu-Fighting Vitamins and Minerals
The top vitamins and minerals for keeping your immune system performing at its peak are vitamins C, E, B6, A, D, folic acid, iron, selenium, and zinc. Don’t overdo it—especially [...]
Should I Get a Flu Shot?
Michael Jordan’s performance against the Utah Jazz in Game 5 of the 1997 NBA Finals was iconic, not just because clinched his team’s victory in the final seconds, but because [...]
Ask the You Docs: Is There an Energy Drink That’s Healthy?
Q: I’m nodding off during the afternoon and feel like I need a pick-me-up. But everything I read about energy drink seems to say they pose a risk to my [...]
2 Energy Drink Rules Athletes Must Follow
Energy drink producers claim the drinks enhance performance, increase stamina and spike alertness, and some research suggests they may improve anaerobic performance and endurance. But other evidence suggests they can [...]
DNA and the Future of Us
In our field, medicine—which affects us all, really—some exciting things are on the horizon. Some of them could change your life. For example, a recent study examined the 80% of [...]
How Eggs Can Change Your Genes
The foods you choose to put in your mouth today are critical to your health tomorrow. But did you know certain foods can also affect your future offspring? A 2012 [...]