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    Caffeine and energy drinks

    Health A-Z

    Caffeine is a stimulant drug found in many drinks, treats and some medicines. Find out its effects on your body and how much of it is OK to consume per day.

    Sickle cell disease: Doing enjoyable activities

    Health A-Z

    Doing enjoyable activities is an important step in easing negative emotions. Find examples of enjoyable activities and tips that can help you make time for enjoyable activities every day, even if you already feel busy.

    Sickle cell disease: Sleep restriction

    Health A-Z

    Find out how to set up a new sleep schedule to help you spend more of your time in bed sleeping instead of tossing and turning.

    Sickle cell disease: How much sleep are you getting?

    Health A-Z

    Getting enough sleep is an important part of having healthy sleep habits and coping with pain. Find tips for creating a sleep schedule to help you get enough sleep.

    Developing positive eating habits

    Health A-Z

    Developing positive eating habits can be difficult. Find out what your teen can do every day to develop a healthy attitude toward food.

    Sickle cell disease: Scheduling worrying time

    Health A-Z

    Thinking about your worries at bedtime can make you more anxious and make it harder to sleep. Find tips for reflecting on your worries during the day instead of when you are trying to sleep.

    Attention focusing

    Health A-Z

    Symptoms of sickle cell disease

    Health A-Z

    Sickle cell disease symptoms can be different for each person, but the most common symptoms are anemia and pain. Read about why these symptoms happen in people with sickle cell disease.

    Astrocytomas

    Health A-Z

    Astrocytomas are a type of glioma. Learn what causes them, what the grade of astrocytoma means and where they can appear.

    Healthy bodies during puberty

    Health A-Z

    Eating healthy foods, being physically active and sleeping well are important parts of a healthy lifestyle. Read about tips for keeping healthy as you navigate puberty.

    What is acne?

    Health A-Z

    Acne is the most common skin condition in teens. Learn what it is, what it looks like and how you can treat it.

    Bipolar disorder: Overview

    Health A-Z

    Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder. Find out about the types of bipolar disorder, the symptoms and how it is diagnosed.

    Sleep and mental health: Sorting out your sleep routine

    Health A-Z

    Use this video meditation every night as a bedtime ritual to learn tips on how to calm down and relax your mind before sleep.

    Corticosteroids for JIA

    Health A-Z

    Deciding whether to have scoliosis surgery

    Health A-Z

    The Ottawa personal decision guide is a useful decision-making tool, which can be used when deciding whether or not to have scoliosis surgery.

    Eating healthy

    Health A-Z

    Returning to school after scoliosis surgery

    Health A-Z

    School mates may not understand your scoliosis surgery, and may overreact. Learn tips for communicating with them, as well as preparing for school absences.

    Cystic fibrosis and nutrition

    Health A-Z

    People with cystic fibrosis can maintain healthy bodies with nutritional support and advice.

    Physical activity and mental health: Types of physical activity

    Health A-Z

    Take this quiz to find out what type of exercise or activity is right for you based on your exercise preferences.

    Moving on: Working when you have juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

    Health A-Z

    How to take medication with a puffer using a spacer with a mouthpiece

    Health A-Z

    Puffers should always be used with a spacer. Learn how to take medication with a puffer using a spacer with a mouthpiece.

    Managing your stress

    Health A-Z

    Types of cancer surgery

    Health A-Z

    Being told you need surgery for your cancer diagnosis or treatment can be scary. This page describes the different types of surgery you might need to help you prepare and know what to expect.

    What is chemotherapy?

    Health A-Z

    Chemotherapy is a type of cancer treatment. Learn about the different types of chemotherapy medications, how your health-care team decides which types to use, and the role of corticosteroids in cancer treatment.

    What does scoliosis look like?

    Health A-Z

    There are five different curve patterns in the spines of teenagers with scoliosis. Learn about these, and other physical changes that can occur.

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