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what does it take to feel good, look great, and have the energy you need? to start, you've got to be healthy.
there's a lot to know about taking good care of yourself. when do you see a doctor, and when is it a waste of time? how are you supposed to handle infections, stress, and other health problems? how do you prevent them? when you have questions, this is where you can look for answers.
- abortion
- abortion: emotional recovery
- acne
- adhd myths and facts
- adhd: social skills training
- alcohol use disorder
- anabolic steroids
- anger, hostility, and violent behaviour
- anorexia nervosa
- anorexia: learning new eating behaviours
- anorexia: learning to trust others
- anxiety
- attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (adhd)
- bacterial vaginosis
- binge eating disorder
- birth control for teens
- birth control pills: missed or skipped periods
- breast problems
- bulimia nervosa
- cervical cell changes on a pap test
- choking rescue procedure: heimlich manoeuvre
- cocaine
- cold sores
- date rape drugs
- domestic abuse
- domestic violence
- domestic violence: checklist of things to take when you leave
- domestic violence: getting a protective order
- drinking and your health
- ectopic pregnancy
- emergency contraception
- endometriosis
- epididymitis
- feeling depressed
- female condoms
- female genital problems and injuries
- food allergies
- functional ovarian cysts
- gender identity issues: getting support
- genital warts (human papillomavirus)
- heatstroke prevention: acclimating to the heat
- heroin
- how birth control methods prevent pregnancy
- how pregnancy (conception) occurs
- inhalant use
- interactive tool: how much is smoking costing you?
- lsd
- making a plan to cut back on alcohol use
- male condoms
- male genital problems and injuries
- managing cravings when you're quitting tobacco
- mdma (ecstasy)
- meningitis
- methamphetamine
- miscarriage
- missed or irregular periods
- missed periods and endurance training
- mononucleosis (mono)
- non-prescription products for weight loss
- nutrition and physical activity
- pelvic inflammatory disease
- premenstrual syndrome (pms)
- quitting smoking
- sexual orientation
- sexually transmitted infections
- signs of drug use
- stop negative thoughts: choosing a healthier way of thinking
- stress relief and relaxation
- substance use disorder
- suicidal thoughts or threats
- tattoo problems
- teen dating violence
- teenage smokers: reasons to quit
- types of intimate partner violence
- vaginitis
- vegan diet
- vegetarian diets
- depression: stop negative thoughts
- grief: coping with grief
- healthy eating: changing your eating habits
- healthy eating: making healthy choices when you eat out
- insomnia: improving your sleep
- menstrual cramps: relieving pain
- quitting smoking: coping with cravings and withdrawal
- seasonal affective disorder: using light therapy
- stress management: relaxing your mind and body
- weight management: stop negative thoughts
current as of: october 24, 2023
author: healthwise staff
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all healthwise education is reviewed by a team that includes physicians, nurses, advanced practitioners, registered dieticians, and other healthcare professionals.
