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Getting Fit Safely
More and more teenagers are working out, whether for sports or to simply get fit. Fitness means that a person focuses on aerobic conditioning (e.g. running, swimming, cycling), weight lifting, flexibility (stretching) and good nutrition. To maximize your training/exercising efforts, it's important to make sure you're treating your body properly. |
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Holiday Blues
It's the holiday season. Everyone around you is happy and excited, but you just don't feel like celebrating. You should be happy, but you're not and you don't know what to do. Take a look at this section. Reading about what others are experiencing may help you. |
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Talking with Your Parents
Yes, adolescence can be a trying time. But if you and your parents communicate and try to understand each other, this period will be less trying and more fun for everyone. We offer a few tips to improve the communication you have with your parents. |
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The Problem with Bullies
No one likes a bully, but there's usually at least one in every school. We have an entire section dedicated to discussing bullying behavior. |
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More about H1N1
Children, teens, and young adults have experienced the most severe cases of H1N1 influenza (“Swine flu”) across the country. In October 2009 the CDC* reported data from 27 US states showing that 53% of those hospitalized with the new H1N1 flu virus are under age 25. To learn more, read this article. |
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Physically Doing Too Much
I’m a 14 year old boy and I am constantly working out. I’m in many sports such as track, cross country, soccer and I run marathons. Do you think I am doing too much? |
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A Talking Stomach
My stomach growls after I have eaten and most of the time it growls when I don’t feel hungry. Can you please tell why this happens? |
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New Stuff
If you've sent our experts a question, you need to check out this area. Come back often because this section is updated frequently. |
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Teen Health Topics
If you're having problems finding what you're looking for, this article will help. We've put together a list of the most commonly searched topics along with the necessary links that will take you right to the information on TeenGrowth. |
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Food Facts
Is it health food or junk food? Our daily question will sharpen your knowledge about important nutrition facts. Stop by every day and see how much you know. |
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Going to the Salon
Is it time for a visit to the health salon? Find out how your health impacts your appearance. We have information about shaving, hair care, acne treatments and more. |
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Think Before You Drink
The next time someone offers you an alcoholic drink, think about this quiz. |
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Body Trivia
Let's talk about your body. Do you think you know everything there is to know about your body? This question may surprise you. We dare you to double check your knowledge on quirky subjects like toenails, bodily functions and strange habits. |
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It's For Me
Do you spend a lot of time on the phone? What about your cell phone, do you take it everywhere? We're interested in learning a little more about the amount of time you spend chatting on the phone. |
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Visit Our Doctors
Are you confused about what's going on with your health? Don't worry, it's a completely normal part of growing up. We have an expert panel of board certified doctors ready to answer your questions. Go ahead, ask us. |
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