Lon-gev-i—What? The theme of this month’s column is longevity - long life - something that may not be high on your priority list, if you’re like most teenagers.
Supplementing 101 To supplement your child with a multivitamin or not to supplement, that is the question. The necessity of adding a daily multivitamin to your child’s diet is a hotly debated topic. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, giving a child a daily multivitamin is only necessary...
Hard Bodies and Beautiful Bodies Teens are bombarded daily with the message that image is all important. They are looking for the magic pill, a quick fix. TV, film, and popular magazines tell them it’s available. Fortunately for them, there is no miracle overnight solution, but there are healthy ways that teens (and adults) can lose weight and build muscle.
Hormonal Hijinks It was a rainy Saturday afternoon, and Callie hoped she’d be able to catch her mother alone for a few minutes. She was nervous—who wants to ask their mom embarrassing questions about their bodies?
Don’t Worry By guarding children from every conceivable risk, parents are also eliminating opportunities for adventure and responsibility.
Let’s Talk About Sex You only have to spend an hour or two in my company to know I’m not shy about many things. So when it comes to sex, not only is it one of my favourite things to do, it’s also one of my favourite things to talk about.
The HPV Vaccine Debate Should girls be vaccinated against human papillomaviruses that cause cervical cancer? While most major health authorities in Canada, the US, and Europe support widespread vaccination with Gardasil, the first approved anticancer vaccine, others advocate a slower pace to assess the vaccine’s long-term effects.
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