teen health

  1. Tweens, Teens & College

    When to tell your daughter about her first period

    By Monica Beyer on Jan 23, 2012
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    A first period generally makes its presence known at around age 12, although this average is trending slightly downward. How will...
  2. Tweens, Teens & College

    Are these teen girls faking their illnesses?

    By Monica Beyer on Jan 19, 2012
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    When 12 teenage girls fell ill in New York, not only were their parents mystified, but their doctors were as well. Ultimately they...
  3. Children's Health

    Teen addiction: Volunteering decreases substance abuse in teens

    By Karen Hawthorne on Dec 29, 2011
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    Having trouble with your rebellious teen? Get them involved in community volunteer work. A new study from the University of Missouri...
  4. Tweens, Teens & College

    Boost your teen girl’s self confidence

    By Kori Ellis on Sep 23, 2011
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    Help boost your teenager daughter's self confidence by nurturing her talents, being a good role model, and helping her build a...
  5. Tweens, Teens & College

    Encouraging healthy sleep habits in your teen

    By Vicki Clinebell on Aug 4, 2011
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    Adequate sleep is critical for teens. If your child gets less than eight to nine hours nightly, help him establish better sleep...
  6. Tweens, Teens & College

    Encouraging teens to eat healthy

    By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed. on Aug 4, 2011
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    Teens are confronted with lots of temptations, including unhealthy eating choices such as vending machine snacks and greasy fast...
  7. Tweens, Teens & College

    Consequences of junk food for teens

    By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed. on Aug 4, 2011
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    Junk foods such as candy, sodas and greasy snacks can be detrimental for people of all ages, but the consequences for teens are...
  8. Tweens, Teens & College

    Boost your teen boy’s self confidence

    By Kori Ellis on Aug 4, 2011
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    Self confidence is important for everyone -- especially teenagers. Teens have the pressures of puberty, peers and preparation for...
  9. Tweens, Teens & College

    How much sleep should your teen get?

    By Vicki Clinebell on Aug 4, 2011
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    If your teen is logging less than eight to nine hours of sleep nightly, he's not getting enough. Here's how to help him develop...
  10. Healthy Recipes & Nutrition

    DASH diet ranks best overall

    By Michele Borboa, MS on Jun 7, 2011
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    Whether you’re trying to shed a few pounds for bathing suit season or you’re on a mission to reduce your risk of weight-related...
  11. Vaccinations & Shots

    When does my child receive the meningitis vaccine?

    By Jessica Smith on Apr 7, 2011
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    Meningitis is a serious condition that affects 3,000 Americans every year -- 30 percent of of them children and young adults....
  12. Vaccinations & Shots

    Meningitis vaccine schedule

    By Jessica Smith on Apr 7, 2011
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    Meningococcal disease is a life-threatening condition caused by bacteria that infect the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal...
  13. Vaccinations & Shots

    What is meningitis?

    By Jessica Smith on Apr 5, 2011
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    Meningitis, aka spinal meningitis, is an inflammation of the meninges -- the system of membranes that surround and protect the...
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    Symptoms of meningitis

    By Jessica Smith on Apr 5, 2011
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    When meningitis strikes, it can feel like your typical run-of-the-mill bad headache or flu. But the difference is that it’s an...
  15. Children's Diseases & Illnesses

    Facebook no help for eating disorders

    By Karen Hawthorne on Feb 12, 2011
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    Does online social networking really inhibit the development of communication skills, turning kids into poor spellers with...
  16. Tweens, Teens & College

    Celebrate your daughter's first period

    By Sara Rowe on Jul 23, 2010
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    The occasion of an adolescent girl’s first period is often a very embarrassing and scary time, even if they have been prepared for...
  17. Teen Health & Wellness

    Vaccines for high school and college freshmen

    By Laura Owens on Jul 16, 2010
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    Vaccines continue to perplex parents concerned about protecting their children against serious diseases yet who want to avoid...
  18. Women's Health

    A girl's guide to tampon use

    By Sarah W. Caron on Mar 15, 2010
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    You’ve probably heard how convenient tampons are from a friend or your mom. But when you’ve never used them before, the first time...
  19. Teen Health & Wellness

    Help teens get the sleep they need

    By Patti Teel on Mar 12, 2008
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    Teenagers are one of the most sleep deprived segments of the population. Most teens require at least nine hours of sleep but get...