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Alberta Online Encyclopedia

Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Aboriginal Youth Identity Series: Health and Wellness

For Students 9th - 10th
Through tidbits, photos and timelines, this resource provides learners with an abundant of information regarding Aboriginal Health and Wellness. From what plants are used for medicinal purposes, to the residential school experience, the...
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Anatomical Travelogue

Thevisual md.com: Wellness and Tracking Your Health: At Home Measurements

For Students 9th - 10th
Gather your baseline health information using this guide to personal wellness. This presentation explains each health category you should know about yourself.
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Kids Health: Going to a Physical Therapist

For Students 3rd - 5th
There are different reasons for going to a physical therapist. Kids go there, as do older people. Sometimes kids go to help them get well after a minor injury, like a broken arm or leg. Some kids go because they have a physical...
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Kids Health: Tips for Taking Care of Your Skin

For Students 9th - 10th
Acne can be a common problem for teens. Find out the best way to prevent breakouts, as well as ways to keep skin looking clean and youthful.
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Story md.com: Wellness and Habits

For Students 9th - 10th
How can you stop yourself from making unhealthy decisions or acquiring bad habits? In a world of increased portions sizes and highly processed convenience foods, it isn't as simple as knowing what is and isn't good for you.
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Kids Health: Testicular Exams

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Kids Health relates well to teens. Having a doctor examine your body can sometimes be an uncomfortable and intrusive experience. These procedures however are extremely important in determining ones health status. This...
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Kids Health: Why Exercise Is Wise

For Students 9th - 10th
Some people know that exercising is beneficial, but still find reasons why it isn't a priority. This article relates the importance of exercising and how it can improve your mind and body. Links to similar sites are provided as well.
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Kids Health: Turner Syndrome

For Students 9th - 10th
Turner Syndrome affects about 1 in every 2000 females. This can cause many of the changes that take place during puberty to not develop. This article focuses on the effects of Turner Syndrome and how people live with the disorder. Links...
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Kids Health: Strains and Sprains Are a Pain

For Students 3rd - 5th
In addition to describing how one might get a strain or sprain, this article offers well-organized, clear advice for those caring for their sprained or strained muscles. Links to related information included.
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Kids Health: Volunteering

For Students 9th - 10th
Volunteering may seem like working without being compensated but that isn't necessarily true. Volunteers are compensated with a gratifying feeling of making a difference in the life of someone in need.Read this article to find out how to...
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Kids Health: Figuring Out Fat and Calories

For Students 9th - 10th
Most people know that fats and calories are connected to our weight, but what is their correlation? This article analyzes their relationship and how an understanding of these items can benefit your body. Links to related articles are...
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Health & Happiness

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the idea that personal well-being, as well as the well-being of the neighborhood, were positively related to the diversity of birds and density of plants.
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Other

Sf Gate: Health News for Your Mind and Body

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers links to a wealth of different articles relating to current health issues, especially in the San Francisco area.
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New York Times

New York Times: Health Guide: Borderline Personality Disorder

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] One-page brief discussion of the causes, symptoms, and treatment of borderline personality disorder.
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New York Times

New York Times: Health Guide: Antisocial Personality Disorder

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] One-page summary of the causes, symptoms, and treatment of antisocial personality disorder.
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New York Times

New York Times: Health Guide: Avoidant Personality Disorder

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] One-page report of the causes, symptoms, and treatment of avoidant personality disorder.
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Kids Health: Cooking Tips and Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
Cooking can be considered an acquired skill that is perfected in time. The problem with being a teenager is that you haven't had much time to develop this ability. This site provides a basic overview of kitchen considerations, baking...
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Kids Health: Por Que Soy Tan Timido?

For Students 9th - 10th
In this article read about shyness and how to overcome this problem. The resource contains links to similar sites as well. In Spanish.
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Kids Health: Hunger and Malnutrition

For Students 9th - 10th
Most of us have little knowledge of what it's like to experience malnutrition. Malnutrition is caused when a person does not have access to a well-rounded diet or has a condition that does not allow him or her to absorb the proper...
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Kids Health: The Keys to Defensive Driving

For Students 9th - 10th
Did you know that car accidents are the biggest killer of 15 to 20 year olds in the United States? Find out what you can do to help prevent these fatal mistakes on this site. Safety basics and how to become a more safety conscious driver...
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Story md.com

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the astonishing world of health. Search 36,390 health topics and articles.
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PBS

Pbs: In Defense of Food Curriculum

For Students 6th - 8th
PBS: In Defense of Food Curriculum. It is designed to help adolescents develop something valuable:practical tools for healthier eating. It helps students learn why it is important to eat healthfully, investigate how food companies...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Lesson 5: Supersized

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this lesson plan, learners examine portion sizes and how our eyes, as well as food companies, may deceive us in estimating a healthy amount to eat. Through popcorn experiments, along with a clip from In Defense of Food, students learn...
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Kids Health: Smart Snacking

For Students 9th - 10th
When you're in a hurry and looking for something to snack on, you probably aren't focusing heavily on what would be the healthiest thing to eat. This article looks at the importance of snacking smartly and strategies one can employ for...