React in case of accident

In case of an accident, you must remain calm, react quickly, and remember the three golden rules to apply:

Breast Cancer

Rita Wilson Diagnosed With Breast Cancer

Breast cancer affects one in eight women during their lives. Breast cancer kills more women in the United States than any cancer except lung cancer. No one knows why some women get breast cancer, but there are a number of risk factors. Risks that you cannot change include

Understanding Other People

Predicting Feelings

Imagine yourself in this situation: friend asks you to a party. You learn that all the girls in your group were invited — except for Paula. How do you think Paula will feel if she finds out?

Eating Disorders

Eating disorders are so common in America that 1 or 2 out of every 100 students will struggle with one. Each year, thousands of teens develop eating disorders, or problems with weight, eating, or body image.

How Can I Improve My Self-Esteem?

Self-esteem is made up of the thoughts, feelings, and opinions we have about ourselves. That means self-esteem isn't fixed. It can change, depending on the way we think. Over time, habits of negative thinking about ourselves can lower self-esteem.

Seasonal Affective Disorder

Maggie started off her junior year of high school with great energy. She had no trouble keeping up with her schoolwork and was involved in several after-school activities. But after the Thanksgiving break, she began to have difficulty getting through her assigned reading and had to work harder to apply herself. She couldn't concentrate in class, and after school all she wanted to do was sleep.

When Depression Is Severe?

Depression is a health condition that involves a sad, discouraged, or despairing mood and negative thinking. Sometimes people with depression have physical symptoms too. For example, they may feel low in energy, have headaches, or sleep more (or less) than usual.

Why Do People Get Depressed?

Depression is very common in teens. It affects people of every age, economic situation, and race.

So what causes it? Why do some people get depressed but others don't?
No One Reason for Depression

5 Ways to Fight the Flu

The flu is annoying enough on its own. So it doesn't help that flu season falls at one of the most exciting times of the year.

To avoid missing out on sports events, Halloween parties, Thanksgiving feasts, and holiday fun, follow these tips:

My Boyfriend Has a Hard Time Quitting Smoking. What Should I Do?

My boyfriend promised me he would quit smoking; however, he told me that he lied and he slipped up a couple of times. Should I be mad? I understand it's an addiction.

My Boyfriend and I Broke Up. How Can I Feel Better?

My boyfriend and I broke up last month. I thought I'd be OK by now, but I'm totally miserable. What can I do to feel better?

My Girlfriend Is Moving Too Fast. What Should I Do?

I have a new girlfriend. Sometimes I feel like we're moving too fast. What should I do?
The early excitement a new relationship often makes certain aspects of it — physical, emotional, or both — move faster than one of the participants might be ready for. Your head might spin with questions about what to do next, and if that's the case, the good news is that it's perfectly natural to feel a bit pressured or uncomfortable.

Should I Send My Boyfriend Naked Pictures?

What do I do?
Well done for asking yourself this question. It shows good judgment to stop and think about the possible downsides of a situation. In fact, you're probably asking because your gut is telling you it's not a good idea. Trust your instincts.

Will My Older Boyfriend Try to Sleep With Me?

                                                                                                 I'm a freshman in high school, and I'm really

 hitting it off with a junior. He's so sweet, but I've heard rumors that upperclassmen are just trying to get in your pants. What's the deal with dating upperclassmen?

How Can I Find Out If My Boyfriend Has an STD Before We Have Sex?

My boyfriend has already had sex, oral sex, and mutual masturbation with multiple partners. I think we're ready to have sex, but I'm nervous that I will get pregnant or get an STD.How can I prevent these and get over myself-consciousness? Also how can I tell if he has an STD without asking him?