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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.
How Sleep Improves Athletic Performance
Athletes work hard to win, from training to diet. There's a simple thing they might overlook: Going to bed an hour early. You want it. You need it. You crave [...]
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 [...]
Ask the YOU Docs: How Can I Whiten My Teeth?
Q: My teeth aren’t white at all. Which products or procedures do you recommend? A: Teeth whiteners contain a chemical called hydrogen peroxide. Oxygen hits the stains and breaks them [...]
The Real Reason Your Game is Off
What’s keeping you from hitting your top speed on the field or playing your best late in a game? According to a new study, the surprising answer might be: your [...]
Brain Food
Foods rich in brain-healthy nutrients can help you excel in the classroom and on the field. Try one of these mind-mending items at breakfast to fire up your brain synapses [...]
Ask the YOU Docs: How Do I Know if I’ve Had a Concussion?
Q: I play a contact sport, get hit in the head all the time, and usually feel fine. How do I know if I’ve had a concussion? A: That’s the multimillion-dollar [...]
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 [...]