Does Your Height Increase After Puberty?

The answer to this is no. Right up until puberty, everyone grows at a slow rate. Then, when puberty hits, every teen has a growth spurt. The timing of this […]

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Enfermedades de transmisión sexual (ETS)

Cualquier persona que haya tenido contacto sexual puede contraer una ETS. Los hombres y las mujeres de todas las edades, regiones, orígenes étnicos y niveles económicos pueden contraer ETS. Según […]

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Embarazo: Información General

¿Debo preocuparme de quedar embarazada si tengo contacto sexual? Sí. Debe preocuparte quedar embarazada si estás teniendo relaciones sexuales en las que el esperma entre en contacto con tu vagina […]

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Protección Femenina: información sobre tampones y toallitas femeninas

Hay dos tipos de productos básicos para el período: los de protección externa y los de protección interna. Los productos de protección externa como toallitas femeninas o toallitas diarias se […]

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Celiac Disease

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Celiac disease (also known as coeliac disease or celiac sprue) is the name of a condition in which the body’s own immune system overreacts to gluten, a protein found in […]

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I had sex for the first time 6 days ago but some of the sperm fell out of the condom. I took the “morning after” pill 36 hours later. Could I be pregnant?

The “morning after” pill, which is also known as Emergency Contraception, Plan B, or Next Choice, is most effective when taken within 72 hours of having unprotected sex. Although emergency […]

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HIV, AIDS

What are the possibilities for getting HIV/AIDS even though I used protection?

If you use latex condoms for protection and you use them correctly every time you have intercourse, the risk of getting HIV/AIDS is greatly reduced. The most dependable ways to […]

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Fitness: Strength Training Exercises

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Strength training can get a bad rap, especially for people who are worried about becoming “too muscular”. They avoid strength training altogether, but what a lot of people don’t realize […]

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Fitness: Stretches

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Stretching is a way to get your body ready for exercise, improve flexibility, and increase your range of motion. Proper stretching will help your muscles feel relaxed and prevent muscle […]

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Fitness: My Muscles

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Fitness is fun! It’s a great way to improve your overall health and wellness. Through exercise, you may even find you feel less stressed and more relaxed. You’ll have more […]

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