There’s a lot of discussion these days about fit kids. People who care (parents, doctors, teachers, and others) want to know how to help kids be more fit. Being fit is a way of saying a person eats well, gets a lot of physical activity (exercise), and has a healthy weight. If you’re fit, your… Continue reading
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Only for teens: all about drugs – part three
Continued Ketamine Ketamine hydrochloride is a quick-acting anesthetic that is legally used in both humans (as a sedative for minor surgery) and animals (as a tranquilizer). At high doses, it causes intoxication and hallucinations similar to LSD. Street Names: K, Special K, vitamin K, bump, cat Valium How It’s Used: Ketamine usually comes in powder… Continue reading
Only for teens: all about drugs – part two
Continued Depressants Depressants, such as tranquilizers and barbiturates, calm nerves and relax muscles. Many are legally available by prescription (such as Valium and Xanax) and are bright-colored capsules or tablets. Street Names: downers, goof balls, barbs, ludes How They’re Used: Depressants are swallowed. Effects & Dangers: When used as prescribed by a doctor and taken… Continue reading
Only for teens: all about drugs – part one
These days, drugs can be found everywhere, and it may seem like everyone’s doing them. Lots of people are tempted by the excitement or escape that drugs seem to offer. But learning the facts about drugs can help you see the risks of chasing this excitement or escape. Here’s what you need to know. The Deal… Continue reading
What about your asthma and smoking
You may have family photo albums full of people smoking at every type of event, from birthday parties to company picnics. That’s because smoking was once accepted pretty much everywhere — even in doctor’s offices. But that changed as we learned more about the health problems it causes. If you have asthma, smoking is especially… Continue reading
Staying at a healthy weight in your teen years
The keys to reaching or staying at a healthy weight are regular exercise and good eating habits. Some people think exercise and good eating require lots of effort or planning. But that’s not true. In fact, the best way to work them into our lives is by making small changes that gradually become part of… Continue reading
A guy’s body development and appearance
Al’s friend Rachel invited him to go to the lake for the day with her family. Rachel thought Al was fun to be around — plus he was cute. Rachel really hoped he’d say yes. Al turned Rachel down. He liked Rachel, too, but was self-conscious about taking off his T-shirt. He worried that her… Continue reading
Which are the organic foods for children health
You’ve probably noticed the increased quantity and variety of organic foods available in regular grocery stores. Once the specialty of health food stores, organic foods are spreading to shelves throughout the big food stores. So you may be wondering if organic foods are healthier and safer for your child, and worth the extra money if… Continue reading