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Tween and teen health
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Tween and teen health
- Dehydration and youth sports: Curb the risk Young athletes risk dehydration in the heat. Make sure your child practices safely.
- Antidepressants for children: Explore the pros and cons Get the facts about antidepressants and children with these common questions and answers.
- Strength training: OK for kids when done correctly Strength training for kids? You bet — as long as technique and safety come first.
- BMI calculator BMI calculator — Use this tool to calculate adult or child BMI.
- Amenorrhea Amenorrhea — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes and treatment of absent menstruation.
- Childhood obesity Childhood obesity can cause health problems that last for a lifetime. When should you worry? And what can you do?
- H1N1 flu (swine flu) vaccine Q & A H1N1 flu (swine flu) vaccine — Answers to your important questions.
- Sudden death in young people — Heart problems often blamed Sudden death in young people is rare, but those at risk can take precautions.
- Children and divorce: Helping kids cope with a breakup Children and divorce — Work with your spouse to ease the adjustment for everyone.
- Fitness for kids: Getting your children off the couch Direct your child's energy into a lifelong love of physical activity.
- Childhood obesity: Make weight loss a family affair Childhood obesity treatment involves the entire family. Here's how to make changes at home.
- Fast food: 6 ways to healthier meals Fast food can fit into your healthy diet. These tips can help.
Tween health
- Huffing: Is your child at risk of inhalant abuse? Huffing is potentially lethal. Learn the warning signs of inhalant abuse.
- Cervical cancer vaccine: Who needs it, how it works Cervical cancer vaccine — A Mayo Clinic expert answers questions about the cervical cancer vaccine.
- Menstruation: Preparing your preteen for her period Menstruation and your preteen daughter — how to talk about periods and puberty.
- Precocious puberty Precocious puberty — Comprehensive overview covers causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of early puberty.
- Bullying: Help your child handle a school bully Bullying is nothing to take lightly. Understand types of bullying — and how to respond.
Teen health
- Teen sleep: Why is your teen so tired? Teen sleep cycles may not match family and school schedules. Help them synchronize.
- Teen smoking: 10 ways to help teens stay smoke-free Teen smoking can become a lifelong habit. Help your teen resist that first puff.
- Teen weight loss: Healthy habits count Teen weight loss — Help your teen adopt healthy habits to lose excess weight.
- Sex education: Talking to your teen about sex Sex education is a parent's job. Here's help handling the challenge.
- Teen smoking: How to help your teen quit Teen smoking is a big deal. Take action against teen smoking — starting today.
- Teen pregnancy: Help your teen handle pregnancy Teen pregnancy — Find out how to help your teen deal with an unplanned pregnancy.
- Performance-enhancing drugs and your teen athlete Performance-enhancing drugs tempt teen athletes, too. Here's how to look out for your teen.
- Teen drinking: Talking to your teen about alcohol Teen drinking — Know why teens drink, and how to help your teen avoid alcohol.
- Parenting teens: Encouraging responsible behavior Want to teach your teen to behave responsibly? Follow these parenting tips for teens.
- Suicide and suicidal thoughts Suicide and suicidal thoughts — Comprehensive overview covers warning signs, causes, risks and treatment.
- Self-injury/cutting Self-injury/cutting — Comprehensive overview covers signs, risk factors, treatment and more.
- Tattoos: Risks and precautions to know first Tattoos carry certain risks. Educate yourself before you get permanent body art.
- Piercings: Proper care can help prevent complications Ear piercings and body piercings do carry risks. Here's how to protect yourself.
