You Docs
How Eating Right Can Help You Quit Tobacco
The ultimate goal of any serious athlete who smokes is to quit. (The YOU Docs break down why athletes should quit smoking.) Surprisingly, what you choose to put in your mouth [...]
YOU Docs: Q&A on Overcoming a Tobacco Addiction
Q: What are some helpful tips to overcome a tobacco addiction? A: Don’t say no. Just say yes to a healthier option. Here’s what we mean: when you read a [...]
YOU Docs: Tobacco and Athletic Performance
Forget what you've seen or heard about cool athletes using cigarettes. The truth is that great athletes do not use tobacco—their bodies simply cannot handle it! Long-term tobacco use degrades [...]
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 STIs
Q: What are the risks of sexually transmitted infections (STIs)? What are the different kinds? A: At least one in four teens having sex will pick up a sexually transmitted [...]
YOU Docs: Q&A on Sex and Athletic Performance
Medicine is a no-embarrassment zone, so we're going to answer a question that's been sent to us repeatedly: does sex or masturbation affect athletic performance? Why do we think the [...]
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 [...]
Eat Well to Sleep Well
What you choose to eat today will actually have a big influence on your sleep tonight. Focus on foods that have cinnamon and tryptophan, an essential amino acid (meaning you [...]
Build Muscle With Eggs
If you want to build muscle, eggs are a great choice. They are a healthy and inexpensive alternative to high-priced supplements, and they provide huge benefits to athletes. Eggs improve [...]
YOU Docs: Q&A on Healthy vs. Unhealthy Foods
What are healthy foods versus unhealthy foods? Healthy: Lean protein: turkey, skinless chicken, fish Unsaturated fats: olives and olive oil, fish oil, organic peanut butter, hummus, avocados, omega-3 fatty acids [...]
