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Thursday, February 23rd 2012

Teen Health and Wellness


Five Ways to Eat Fresh and Healthy on a Budget

Save some green by buying green.

 

 

 

Secrets for Looking Fabulous

On Your Quinceañera.

 

 

 

5 Menstruation Myths Debunked

Dr. Silvia Prieto, MD, MPH gives you the 411

 

 

 

Benni Cinkle Shows the Power of Pink

Benni Cinkle used her new-found fame to help other teens overcome bullying.

Ship some love to our servicemen overseas

This holiday season send “Thank you” in a box. If you’ve ever been away from home for long periods of time, you can relate to the thousands of US troops deployed overseas. To hold their loved ones close, to have their favorite flavor toothpaste or even read their favorite magazine are all basic things most [...]

Get ready to Avoid Holiday Allergies

For quinceaneras with asthma and allergies, the holidays present health challenges unique to the fall and winter seasons. Busier-than-usual social schedules, chilly weather and cherished family customs combined make staying healthy a daily priority for sensitive people. Surviving—and enjoying—the holidays and your own quince party is easier when you plan ahead and take preventive action. [...]

Did you know you could be at risk for HPV?

Eighty percent of men and women in the United States are exposed to the human papillomavirus (HPV) – the virus that could cause cancer – by the time they are 50. How is the virus contracted? HPV is spread by skin-to-skin contact during sex. It is the most common virus among adolescents and young people. [...]

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