Question 1

i'm scared to bring up female health concern with my dr due to anxiety/triggers. how can i tell her in a 10 min apt?

Accepted Answer

Be creative!: Write down your question or concern and read it to her as soon as she enters the room.  Alternatively, hand her the written question.  Don't allow your anxiety to cause you to wait until the very end of your appointment or there may not be enough time for you to get satisfactory answers.

Question 2

can you please explain why breast cancer and female health are given more publicity and money than male and prostate?

Accepted Answer

Women: Traditionally women have be much better at organizing around health care issues. Men are traditionally less likely to be as active.

Question 3

where to get teen mental health info?

Accepted Answer

School, doc, etc: Teen mental health info can be found in a number of places. The school counselor will usually have pamphlets (like on glee) or websites you can use. The american academy of pediatrics has a number of resources and website links to use, and there are online resources like the mayo clinic  and johns hopkins that publish information. Plus the cdc has a whole section on this.

Question 4

what are some sites for teen health help?

Accepted Answer

See below: The society for adolescent health and medicine has a links page with many links by category ( www.Adolescenthealth.Org) as a starting point. The cdc and the american academy of pediatrics websites would also be good starting points.

Question 5

what are some websites for teen health help?

Accepted Answer

Several are credible: To get him or her to opt in a teen might need to be introduced to multiple sites, and parents should check out sites also. The cdc http://www.Cdc.Gov/family/kids/ american academy of pediatrics and american college of sports medicine are sites of credible information on fitness, nutrition, health. There are now more resources available through popular websites and apps; see if created by experts.

Question 6

how can illegal drugs affect a teen's mental health?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Depends on the drugs, the teen, and what the teen is going through in day to day life. Occasional cannabis use, as an example is not likely to greatly tax a teen's mental health, but daily use of cannabis, or any other substance, in increasing amounts can be indicative of great emotional pain, and can be life threatening in some cases.

Question 7

how much does teen health effect our middle years health?

Accepted Answer

Teen Health: Teen health will affect our entire life, not just middle years. Good diet will avoid the epidemic obesity in our country. Physical activity strengthens our body development. Tobacco and excessive alcohol use have long term impact. Sexual transmitted infection may have permanent consequences on our body and reproductive well being. The examples are too numerous to list here.

Question 8

how much does teen health affect your middle years health?

Accepted Answer

A fair amount: Clearly, the health patterns and lifestyle choices we adopt in our teen years can have both a positive and negative impact towards your middle years health.  All of us should strive to make good health choices, specifically, eating healthy, getting sufficient exercise, avoiding drugs, alcohol and smoking, and develop good sleep patterns to name a few.

Question 9

im a teen. how will having corns mess up my health later in life?

Accepted Answer

Foot discomfort: They won't "mess up your life" but they can cause foot discomfort depending on their size and position. They can certainly make wearing certain types of shoes uncomfortable. Diabetics, however, should have corns and callouses removed or trimmed to prevent further problems.

Question 10

what changes should be made to improve adolescent health and avoid teen sex?

Accepted Answer

Education, guidance.: This is a sensitive issue.  It would be wise to have them talk with their parents, or a doctor about this issue.  This and health class in school would help them get educated about eating right, getting exercise, and about avoiding teen sex.  This also would help them not to do drugs, and/or alcohol.

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I'm scared to bring up female health concern with my dr due to anxiety/triggers. how can i tell her in a 10 min apt?

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Can you please explain why breast cancer and female health are given more publicity and money than male and prostate?

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Where to get teen mental health info?

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What are some sites for teen health help?

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What are some websites for teen health help?

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How can illegal drugs affect a teen's mental health?

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How much does teen health effect our middle years health?

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How much does teen health affect your middle years health?

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Im a teen. how will having corns mess up my health later in life?

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What changes should be made to improve adolescent health and avoid teen sex?

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