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OverviewAdolescence is the period of
developmental transition between childhood and adulthood, involving multiple
physical, intellectual, personality, and social developmental changes. The onset
of puberty signals the beginning of adolescence, and puber... |
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Garry Gosky, M.D., Cleveland Clinic Pediatrician
Back to school has many parents thinking about school and dorm supplies, but
parents should also think about what they can do to protect their child’s
health as the new academic year begins.
Handy ad... |
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The skin of teens requires special care and a gentle touch. The following
guidelines can help you achieve the best possible results for your skin:
Take care when choosing cosmetics—Cosmetics like
foundation, blush and moisturizer should be oil... |
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It’s colorless and odorless but has a salty taste that is often masked by
mixing it with fruit punches. Sleep is induced within 15 minutes of its
ingestion and 4 grams of the drug can induce coma. The drug is gamma-hydroxybutyrate
(GHB), a club drug t... |
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Many bright students enter middle and high school with poor study habits.
They have earned good grades in the past by doing only some of the written
assignments and little or no study. This works for less demanding subjects.
Students often apply the sam... |
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Puberty often begins earlier than parents think. Breast budding in
girls--their first sign of puberty--starts at age 10 on average, with some girls
starting as early as 8 and others not starting until 13. The peak growth period
(in height, weight, muscl... |
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Disorders of the foot and ankle are a common cause for orthopedic referral in
the infant, pediatric and adolescent patient.
The spectrum of problems is wide and while most, fortunately, are not
serious, some of the congenital abnormalities do require si... |
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Most teens who participate in sports are anxious to get in the game. For
their safety, however, many schools require a sports physical, also called a
pre-participation exam (PPE), before an athlete is cleared to play. In the
United States, millions of... |
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What's life like on the streets? You think, "It has to be better than
life at home." Have you thought about running away? Do you want to run so
you can:
Get away from emotional or physical abuse?
Gain freedom and a sense of your own ide... |
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Sex can be one of the greatest pleasures in life. It also can be one of the
worst things that ever happened to you. Good sex has many rewards: love,
pleasure, children, and a stable, lasting love relationship. Bad sex can really
mess up your life, lead ... |
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Meghan Crow was an active child growing up in the sunshine of Fort
Lauderdale, Florida. But when she was about 12, the kneecap on her right leg
"slipped" out of place, causing searing pain. Not long after, her left
kneecap slipped the same w... |
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Overview
Adolescence is the period of developmental transition between childhood and
adulthood. It involves changes in personality, as well as in physical,
intellectual and social development. During this time of change, teens are faced
with many issue... |
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Most teens who participate in sports are anxious to get in the game. For
their safety, however, many schools require a sports physical, also called a
pre-participation exam (PPE), before an athlete is cleared to play. In the
United States, millions of... |
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Sexuality is an important part of being human. It involves more than the
physical act of intercourse with another person. It affects how we feel about
ourselves as males and females, and even affects some of the choices we make.
Sex and sexual images al... |
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What are the warning signs of someone who might be considering suicide?
Talking about suicide (killing oneself)
Always talking or thinking about death
Making comments about being hopeless, helpless, or worthless
Saying things like "... |
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How often does a teenager need to be seen by their doctor?
Teens, like adults, should visit their doctor once a year. In addition to an
annual visit, a complete physical exam should be performed at least three times
during the teenage years: between the... |
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The bully. He’s tough, ruthless, cunning, merciless, manipulative and mean.
He’s habitually cruel or overbearing, especially to smaller or weaker people.
In the classic depiction, the bully forces his younger classmates to fork over
their lunch money.... |
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Hockey is an intense collision sport involving high speeds, strength and
aggressive play. With constant contact with boards, other players, sticks and
pucks, injuries are bound to occur. This article outlines some of the more
common injuries.
Concu... |
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The law
You cannot give alcohol to your children's friends under 21 years of age
under any circumstances, even in your own home, even with their parents'
permission.
You cannot knowingly allow a person under 21 years of age to remai... |
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High school athletic programs are a very important and inexpensive way to
help our children learn teamwork and self-discipline. These programs promote
sportsmanship and instill a sense of pride in the community, as well as
facilitate physical and emot... |
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