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Ask Dr. Oz: Live Chat for Teens, Plus 9 Healthy Tips
Posted on June 7, 2011
Are you a teen or the parent of one with a personal question for Dr. Oz? RSVP now for his live chat, taking place tonight at 7PM! To get answers now, whether you have issues with sleep, questions about sex, or are sensitive about body odor, get Dr. Oz’s honest tips and facts from YOU: The Owner’s Manual for Teens: A Guide to a Healthy Body and Happy Life.
Beat the Heat with Stylish SPF Clothing
Posted on June 3, 2011
By Amy E. Goodman
Author of Wear This, Toss That!
Summer is hot, hot, hot! Even with sunscreen, you may need additional protection from harmful rays. Check out these sun-smart clothing items and enjoy your fun in the sun — minus the painful burn.
How to Spot the 5 Most Common Teen Addictions
Posted on June 2, 2011
Some addictive substances are not only legal, but a daily part of our lives. Dr. Oz shares the top teen addictions and how to spot the signs that someone you love has gone too far. From YOU: The Owner’s Manual for Teens: A Guide to a Healthy Body and Happy Life, by Michael F. Roizen, M.D. and Mehmet C. Oz, M.D.
Yes, You Can Get Pregnant without Having Sex
Posted on June 1, 2011
It’s not as safe as you may think; some of those swimmers could beat Michael Phelps to their destination. Learn how to protect your teens from an accidental pregnancy with straight talk from YOU: The Owner’s Manual for Teens: A Guide to a Healthy Body and Happy Life, by Michael F. Roizen, M.D. and Mehmet C. Oz, M.D.
3 Steps for Gorgeous, Healthy Hair
Posted on May 30, 2011
It’s not necessarily what you use on your hair, but how you treat it. (Hint: be gentle!) Make your hair your best asset with these tips from YOU: The Owner’s Manual for Teens: A Guide to a Healthy Body and Happy Life, by Michael F. Roizen, M.D. and Mehmet C. Oz, M.D.
What Makes Sex Feel Good?
Posted on May 30, 2011
Women and men achieve orgasm differently, but the pleasure remains the same. Get the scoop on the controversial G-spot from YOU: The Owner’s Manual for Teens: A Guide to a Healthy Body and Happy Life, by Michael F. Roizen, M.D. and Mehmet C. Oz, M.D.
Dr. Oz on the Truth about Penis Size
Posted on May 30, 2011
Worried yours is too small? Or do you have “too much of a good thing?” (Ahem.) Here’s what you should know about penis size, from YOU: The Owner’s Manual for Teens: A Guide to a Healthy Body and Happy Life, by Michael F. Roizen, M.D. and Mehmet C. Oz, M.D.
Dr. Oz on the Truth about Masturbation
Posted on May 30, 2011
Blindness? Hairy palms? Both guys and girls may feel the need for the release of an orgasm regularly, and masturbation is nothing to be ashamed of. Forget the old myths and get the facts from Michael F. Roizen, M.D. and Mehmet C. Oz, M.D., authors of YOU: The Owner’s Manual for Teens: A Guide to a Healthy Body and Happy Life.
Dr. Oz on How to Use a Condom Properly
Posted on May 30, 2011
It’s recommended that couples having heterosexual sex use a condom and one other method of contraception. Follow these 10 easy steps and you’re halfway there. From YOU: The Owner’s Manual for Teens: A Guide to a Healthy Body and Happy Life, by Michael F. Roizen, M.D. and Mehmet C. Oz, M.D.
5 Ways to Sleep Better Tonight
Posted on May 18, 2011
This advice will help you get to sleep easier and stay asleep through the night. Your body and state of mind will be healthier for it, says Eva Scrivo, author of Eva Scrivo on Beauty: The Tools, the Techniques, and Insider Knowledge Every Woman Needs to Be Her Most Beautiful, Confident Self.
Chill: Try the 5 Best Stress-Busting Supplements
Posted on April 28, 2011
Reduce stress with help from these supplements commonly found in health food stores. From Natural Hormone Balance for Women: Look Younger, Feel Stronger, and Live Life With Exuberance, by Uzzi Reiss, M.D./O.B.-GYN and Martin Zucker.
The High School Reunion Diet Cheat Sheet
Posted on March 29, 2011
Regain your youth — good health, good body, great skin — with these 5 key behavioral shifts when it comes to food. From The High School Reunion Diet: Lose 20 Years in 30 Days, by David Colbert, M.D., with Terry Reid.
The Different Kinds of Fat
Posted on March 24, 2011
There are several different kinds of fat. Not all of them are bad for you. Learn which ones to consume and which ones to avoid using this short guide from Bob Greene’s The Best Life Guide to Managing Diabetes and Pre-Diabetes.
Take the Migraine Quiz
Posted on March 22, 2011
Many new studies show that a variety of factors — including sleep, gender, exercise, and serotonin levels in your brain — affect the brain’s susceptibility to migraines. Take this quiz to see how much you know about migraine headaches. From The Migraine Brain: Your Breakthrough Guide to Fewer Headaches, Better Health, by Carolyn Bernstein, M.D., and Elaine McArdle
