Taking Charge of Your Healthcare

Updated 12 November 2021 under Health Guides.

So you are growing up and gaining the new responsibilities that come with getting older!  Now, if you are feeling a bit overwhelmed, take a deep breathe, that can be […]

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Vaginoscopy

Updated 16 November 2021 under Health Guides.

Vaginoscopy  is a diagnostic exam that uses a tiny camera on a long, thin, flexible piece of plastic to examine the inside of the vagina. The tiny camera can capture […]

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ADHD

Updated 24 April 2020 under Health Guides.

ADHD is short for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.   There are three types of ADHD: The Inattentive Type causes people to have a hard time focusing or concentrating. The Hyperactive/Impulsive Type causes people to feel restless and […]

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Dental Health: Braces and Wisdom Teeth

Updated 2 November 2020 under Health Guides.

If you’ve been told by your dentist that your teeth are not aligned correctly or your teeth are too crowded, you may need braces. Braces are the most common way […]

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Dental Health: General Information

Updated 2 November 2020 under Health Guides.

Oral health (also known as dental health) is caring for your mouth which includes your teeth, gums, and tongue. Brushing your teeth twice a day is important to keep your […]

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Evaluating Health Information

Updated 11 June 2020 under Health Guides.

The internet is a major source of information about health, but just because the information is published online doesn’t mean that it’s reliable. Sometimes a website that looks trustworthy is based on […]

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Healthy Relationships

Updated 5 October 2020 under Health Guides.

Healthy relationships are fun and make you feel good about yourself. You can have a healthy relationship with anyone in your life, including your family, friends and dating partners. What […]

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HPV Vaccine

Updated 11 February 2020 under Health Guides.

There are about 150 different types of HPV (Human Papillomavirus) and more than 40 are sexually transmitted. Researchers keep track of the different types of HPV by identifying them with […]

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Marijuana

Updated 23 March 2020 under Health Guides.

Weed, pot, Mary Jane, ganja, bud – what do these terms have in common? They’re all slang names for marijuana. What is marijuana? Marijuana is the product of the dry, […]

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PCOS: PCOS-Friendly Foods, Snacks, and Grocery Shopping Tips

Updated 11 December 2020 under Health Guides.

You may have noticed that some meals leave you satisfied while others leave you with a growling stomach only an hour later. One way to help you feel more satisfied […]

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