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Smoking and vaping

Smoking and vaping can be damaging to your health. Learn about how smoking and vaping affect your lungs and cause other health problems.

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Celiac disease: Choosing a post-secondary program

Learn about considerations you may have for picking a post-secondary program when you have celiac disease and follow a gluten-free diet.

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How to take care of your teeth

Find out how to properly take care of your teeth at home, why it’s so important, and how often you really need to go to the dentist.

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Getting involved in your community

Learn about some of the ways you can get to know people who have experienced the same health issues as you and be more active in your own community.

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Malignant melanoma

Malignant melanoma is a type of skin cancer. Learn about the causes of melanoma, how it is diagnosed and the treatments available.

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Caffeine and energy drinks

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

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Sharing personal information and coming out

Find tips for talking about sensitive topics and what to do when others share your personal information without your consent.

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JIA

Learn about the different types of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) and find tips for managing symptoms and coping with JIA management.

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Eating disorders

Learn about different eating disorders, common signs and symptoms and what to do if you think you or someone you know might have an eating disorder.

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Cystic fibrosis

Find out about cystic fibrosis, what you need to know to take care of it and how it affects things such as exercise, nutrition and sleep.

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Gender and identity

Find resources to answer questions you may have on sex, gender and sexual orientation as well as how to find support and resources when you need them.

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Soften, Soothe, Allow

This audio meditation helps you soften towards discomfort. Use this meditation to help you become comfortable with allowing your discomfort to come and go.

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Visualize your pain

This audio meditation helps you visualize your pain. Use this meditation to help discover a new way to experience and respond to pain.

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Joy

This audio meditation helps you connect with joy. Use it when you’d like a break or when you have unwanted thoughts, physical sensations or emotions.

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Anxiety and anxiety disorders

Everyone experiences some anxiety; but, sometimes, it can interfere with daily routines. Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatments for anxiety.

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How does chemotherapy work?

Learn how chemotherapy works with this click-through animation that shows how chemotherapy affects cells in the body.

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Ice Cube Meditation

Holding an ice cube in your hand, use this meditation to explore the thoughts, feelings or sensations that come with being upset or feeling physical pain.