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.
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 is a mood disorder. Find out about the types of bipolar disorder, the symptoms and how it is diagnosed.
Use this video meditation every night as a bedtime ritual to learn tips on how to calm down and relax your mind before sleep.
A goal is something that is important to you and that you want to accomplish. You can set a goal for any part of your life, such as your general health, your activity, your social life, your school grades, your sleep and so on.
Read about complementary and alternative therapies and how to use them safely to avoid side effects and interactions with your other sickle cell treatments.
Teens living with hemophilia learn practical tips when they are ready to take a trip abroad.
Find out what the different types of bullying look like and what to do if you’re being bullied or if someone you know is being bullied.
Teens learn how to find accurate information about hemophilia.
Find out who will be a part of your transplant team and their roles in your care throughout the transplant process.
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.
There are many types of cancer, but there are some things that are similar in most cancers. Learn about cells, tumours and how cancer spreads.
The Ottawa personal decision guide is a useful decision-making tool, which can be used when deciding whether or not to have scoliosis surgery.
School mates may not understand your scoliosis surgery, and may overreact. Learn tips for communicating with them, as well as preparing for school absences.
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.
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.
There are five different curve patterns in the spines of teenagers with scoliosis. Learn about these, and other physical changes that can occur.
