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Earbuds
en español: Auriculares tipo tapón Medically reviewed by: Melanie L. Pitone, MDThis link opens in a new tab Website: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/preg-health.html Earbuds are basically a pair of tiny speakers that you wear inside your ears. At low v...
Easy Exercises for Teens
en español: Ejercicios fáciles para adolescentes Medically reviewed by: Mary L. Gavin, MD Website: https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/easy-exercises.html Finding it hard to fit in fitness? Just getting through a day of school and after-school commitments can...
How Much Sleep Do I Need?
en español: ¿Cuánto necesito dormir? Medically reviewed by: Mary L. Gavin, MD Website: https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/how-much-sleep.html How Much Sleep Do I Need? Most teens need about 8 to 10 hours of sleep each night. Getting the right amount of sle...
Hygiene Basics
en español: Aspectos básicos de la higiene Medically reviewed by: KidsHealth Medical Experts Website: https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/hygiene-basics.html Puberty causes all kinds of changes in your body. Your skin and scalp may suddenly get oily very easi...
Ingrown Toenails
en español: Uñas encarnadas Medically reviewed by: Amy W. Anzilotti, MD Website: https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/ingrown.html What Is an Ingrown Toenail? A toenail is ingrown when one or both sides of the nail begin to grow into the skin next to it This ...
Secondhand Smoke
en español: Tabaquismo pasivo Medically reviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph, MD Website: https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/secondhand-smoke.html What Is Secondhand Smoke? Everyone knows that smoking is a bad idea. But being around someone who smokes is als...
Sickle Cell Trait: 3 Ways to Stay Healthy
en español: Rasgo de células falciformes: Tres maneras de mantenerte sano Medically reviewed by: Corinna L. Schultz, MD Website: https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/sickle-cell-trait-healthy.html If you have sickle cell trait, the best way to keep yourself he...
Staying at a Healthy Weight
en español: Mantener un peso saludable Medically reviewed by: Mary L. Gavin, MD Website: https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/healthy-weight.html The keys to reaching or staying at a healthy weight are regular exercise and good eating habits. Some people think...
Taking Care of Your Teeth
en español: El cuidado de tu dentadura Medically reviewed by: Larissa Hirsch, MD Website: https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/teeth.html Taking care of your teeth helps prevent cavities and gum disease. Brushing and flossing properly can prevent plaque (pron...
Taking Care of Your Vision
en español: Cuídate la vista Medically reviewed by: KidsHealth Medical Experts Website: https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/vision-care.html Even if you're lucky enough to have perfect 20/20 vision, taking care of your eyes and protecting them against injury...
Tampons, Pads, and Other Period Supplies
en español: Tampones, compresas y otros suministros para la menstruación Medically reviewed by: Amy W. Anzilotti, MD Website: https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/supplies.html When you get your period, you'll need to use something to soak up the menstrual bl...
Technology: 5 Ways To Reboot Yourself
Medically reviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph, MD Website: https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/reboot.html Sending and receiving messages late at night can make it hard to fall asleep. And those late night pings, rings, and vibrations can wake you up and leave...
Tips for Taking Care of Your Skin
en español: Consejos para cuidarte la piel Medically reviewed by: Patrice Hyde, MD Website: https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/skin-tips.html Sometimes it may seem like your skin is impossible to manage, especially when you wake up and find a huge zit on you...
What Causes Bad Breath?
en español: ¿Qué es lo que provoca el mal aliento? Medically reviewed by: Steven Dowshen, MD Website: https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/halitosis.html Bad breath, or halitosis, can be a major problem, especially when you're about to snuggle with your sweeti...
Why Exercise Is Wise
en español: ¿Por qué es tan bueno el ejercicio físico? Medically reviewed by: Mary L. Gavin, MD Website: https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/exercise-wise.html You've probably heard countless times how exercise is "good for you." But did you know that it can ...
All About Your Brain and Nervous System
en español: El cerebro y el sistema nervioso Medically reviewed by: Larissa Hirsch, MD Website: https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/brain-nervous-system.html What Does the Brain Do? The brain controls what you think and feel, how you learn and remember, and...
Blood
en español: La sangre Medically reviewed by: Larissa Hirsch, MD Website: https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/blood.html Humans can't live without blood. Without blood, the body's organs couldn't get the oxygen and nutrients they need to survive, we couldn't ...
Bones, Muscles, and Joints
en español: Huesos, músculos y articulaciones Medically reviewed by: KidsHealth Medical Experts Website: https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/bones-muscles-joints.html Bones What Are Bones & What Do They Do? Bones provide support for our bodies and help form...
Digestive System
en español: Aparato digestivo Medically reviewed by: Larissa Hirsch, MD Website: https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/digestive-system.html What Is the Digestive System? Food is our fuel, and its nutrients give our bodies' cells the energy and substances th...
Ears
en español: El oído Medically reviewed by: Larissa Hirsch, MD Website: https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/ears.html What Are Ears and What Do They Do? The ear is made up of three different sections that work together to collect sounds and send them to the ...