YOU Docs Health
YouDocs Q&A: Stop Germs
Question: What's the single best way to stop the spread of germs? Answer: Think about how many things you touch on a daily basis that other people have also touched: [...]
Fight Illness With Food
No one enjoys being sick; but when it interferes with a tournament or competition, it’s truly the pits. Playing while you’re sick is never a good idea, but some foods [...]
Be Immune to Getting Sick This Season
Your immune system is housed in various areas of your body, like police precincts in a big city. Invaders (viruses, bacteria) can break through all of the typical entryways (mouth, [...]
YOU Docs: Q&A on Acne Solutions
Q: I’ve tried the diet and hygiene approach to fight my acne, and they haven't worked. What's next? A: No magic solution or voodoo exists to prevent pimples or zap [...]
YOU Docs: Q&A on Preventing Acne Scars
Q: Why can’t I just pop a pimple? A: Lots of teens (and most adults, too) have the same urge: pop that date breaker! The problem is that when most [...]
YOU Docs: Q&A on Facial Hygiene
Q: Is soap and water all I need for good facial hygiene? A: Soap and water are important, but there’s more to it. Use these three steps to keep your [...]
YOU Docs: Q&A on Preventing Blemishes
Q: What’s the best way to prevent blemishes from breaking out in the first place? A: Having a healthy, well-balanced diet is a good start. It’s much better to eat [...]
YOU Docs: Q&A on Tanning Beds
Q: How bad can tanning beds really be? Everyone uses them. A: Tanning beds use fluorescent lights to produce UV radiation—95 percent of which is UVA, the worst kind for [...]
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 "Healthy" Addictions
Q: Is it possible to be addicted to something that’s good for you? A: Absolutely. You can be addicted to reading, which means your dopamine system and pleasure centers get [...]