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    Getting the most from your support systems

    Health A-Z

    Eye problems and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

    Health A-Z

    Take a detailed look at the types of eye conditions that can occur in young people with arthritis. These conditions include uveitis, cataracts and glaucoma. Learn about some of the potential treatments for these conditions.

    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.

    Hemophilia: Switching from paediatric care to adult care

    Health A-Z

    Teens living with hemophilia can learn what to expect when making the inevitable transition from paediatric care to adult care.

    Common concerns about liver transplant surgery

    Health A-Z

    Sickle cell disease and macronutrients: Building blocks of your diet

    Health A-Z

    Learn about the nutrients that help your body function, including their role in the body and which foods are richest in these nutrients.

    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 and setting goals

    Health A-Z

    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.

    Complementary and alternative medicines for sickle cell disease

    Health A-Z

    Read about complementary and alternative therapies and how to use them safely to avoid side effects and interactions with your other sickle cell treatments.

    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.

    Hemophilia and travelling abroad

    Health A-Z

    Teens living with hemophilia learn practical tips when they are ready to take a trip abroad.

    Hemophilia and finding quality information

    Health A-Z

    Teens learn how to find accurate information about hemophilia.

    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: 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.

    Cancer resources

    Health A-Z

    Discover multimedia resources that can offer you information and support throughout cancer treatment and beyond.

    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.

    Cancer-related fatigue

    Health A-Z

    Cancer, treatments, stress and other factors can cause fatigue. Learn about the symptoms of cancer-related fatigue and how to manage it.

    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.

    Cancer treatments and support therapies

    Health A-Z

    Chemotherapy isn't the only treatment available for cancer. Learn about the different types of treatments for cancer including radiation and surgery, and how other teens have coped with their treatments.

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