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WebMD

Web Md: Achilles Tendon Problems

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from WebMD Health provides great information on the problems that can arise from the Achilles Tendon. Includes several pictures, quite a few links, and answers to commonly asked questions. This article has sections on causes,...
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WebMD

Web Md: High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

For Students 9th - 10th
This article from WebMD Health provides information on high blood pressure, otherwise known as hypertension. Provides a good overview of the problem, then goes into some frequently asked questions, causes, symptoms, risks, treatment and...
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American Lung Association: General Smoking Facts

For Students 9th - 10th
This page discusses facts and statistics on smoking, both in the United States and world-wide. Areas addressed include the thousands of chemicals in cigarettes, rates of lung disease in smokers, smoking-related health conditions, smoking...
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CNN

Cnn: How Keeping Your Cool Could Help Your Heart

For Students 9th - 10th
Type A personalities or individuals with a "short fuse" may be 3 times more likely to have a heart attack. This CNN research article provides support for stress reduction techniques like yoga.
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US National Library of Medicine

Medline Plus: Progeria

For Students 9th - 10th
The Medline Plus medical encyclopedia lists basic information on Progeria, a disease that produces rapid aging at a youthful age.
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US Department of Agriculture

Choose My Plate: Why Is Physical Activity Important?

For Students 9th - 10th
This site includes a simple list of reasons why getting exercise is important for your physical and emotional well-being. Also, learn definitions and examples of aerobic activities, resistance activities, and stretching activities.
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Genome British Columbia

Genome British Columbia: Nutrigenomics

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the field of nutrigenomics. Nutrigenomics is the study of the interplay between your genetic make-up and what you eat. Are we at more or less risk of disease from their interaction? Can we adjust our eating habits to...
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Government of Canada

Government of Canada: Introduction of the Federal Nuclear Emergency Plan

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource outlines the emergency procedures that have been developed in case of a federal nuclear emergency.

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