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Get Fit, Stay HealthyCategory: adolescents
Any type of regular physical activity can improve your fitness and your health—even walking, taking the stairs, or mowing the lawn. The most important thing is that you keep moving!
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Headaches: What Teens Need to KnowCategory: common_illnesses_and_conditions
A lot of teens do. In fact, 50% to 75% of all teens report having at least one headache per month!
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Health Care for College StudentsCategory: adolescents
College is filled with many opportunities to learn and experience life. You'll be responsible for making your own choices, including choices about your health. Following is important information to help you stay healthy and safe on your new journey.
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Home Drug Testing: What Parents Need to KnowCategory: adolescents
Remember that your teen’s doctor can help assess whether your teen has a drug problem and a laboratory test is not always needed. However, if a drug test is recommended, your teen should know about it. The American Academy of Pediatrics opposes drug tests without a teen’s knowledge and consent.
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Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Teens: Information for ParentsCategory: adolescents
It is important for parents of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) teens to remember that each child is unique and will have their own experiences and feelings. “Coming out” is a lifelong journey of understanding, acknowledging, and sharing one’s gender identity or sexual orientation
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Managing Depression or Sadness: Tips for Families—Mental Health ToolkitCategory: adolescents
Children experience depression differently than adults. Your child may not be able to tell you they are feeling sad, and they may not even feel sad at all. Instead, you may notice your child seems irritable, frustrated, restless, discouraged, or tired. These are some other common signs of depression
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Managing Inattention, Impulsivity, and Hyperactivity: Tips for Families—Mental Health ToolkitCategory: adolescents
Inattention and impulsivity are normal for young children. But by the time they’re in school, most children can pay attention for a longer time and can think and plan before they act. If your school-aged child behaves more like what you would expect from a younger child, this behavior may be a sign
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