Jealousy
Updated 3 November 2021 under Health Guides.Jealousy is often a misunderstood emotion. The feeling can creep up on you anywhere—for example when you are hanging out with your friends and you hear them talking about a […]
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Cystic Fibrosis: Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
Updated 20 November 2019 under Health Guides.Deciding to have a sexual relationship is a big deal for everyone for many reasons, including the possible risks of getting a sexually transmitted infection and/or becoming pregnant. What are […]
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I am almost am thirteen and weigh 145 pounds. I do not know what to do. I beat myself up about it, and girls at school say I am fat. How do I lose like fifteen pounds? What is the best workout for losing weight?
Posted December 26, 2021 under Ask Us.People come in all shapes and sizes, and bodies change throughout life. Focusing on weight can actually lead to an unhealthy relationship with food and can even cause eating disorders. […]
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HIV/AIDS
Updated 16 October 2022 under Health Guides.HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks the body’s immune system. If HIV is not treated, it can lead to AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). Learning the basics about […]
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Alcohol
Updated 30 August 2023 under Health Guides.Images of people drinking alcohol are everywhere — on TV, in the movies, on billboards, in magazines, and on social media. However, it’s important to remember that alcohol is a […]
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College Health: Mental Health Issues
Updated 3 December 2021 under Health Guides.How can I develop a healthy social life at college? Definitely keep in touch with friends and family from home, but make sure you develop new friendships at school. You’ll […]
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I’m 15 and I want to start birth control pills but I’m too afraid to ask my mom. What should I do?
Posted May 29, 2013 under Ask Us.There are a few things you can do. Try to find the right time to talk to your mom about issues that effect teens in general, such as healthy relationships, […]
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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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Self-Harm
Updated 30 June 2020 under Health Guides.Your teen years can be the most complicated time of your life. Some of your challenges include: more school work, changes in relationships, and changes in your body and brain. […]
Read more »Dealing with a Parent who Has an Alcohol Problem
Updated 10 August 2021 under Health Guides.Many adults drink socially with friends or enjoy a glass of wine with dinner, but drinking in moderation is different from suffering from alcoholism. If you are concerned that your […]
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