Category: Health

AboutHealth.com

An interactive web site for young people. Read true stories, from peers about handling the challenges of growing up.

http://www.abouthealth.com/

ADHAKid's Stuff

Gives children valuable oral health information, answers to common questions about their teeth, and some fun online games by The American Dental Hygienists' Association.

http://www.adha.org/kidstuff/

Archives of sickkids@maelstrom.stjohns.edu

An e-mail list where young people with serious illnesses can exchange messages. Requires subscription to access.

http://www.lsoft.com/scripts/wl.exe?SL1=SICKKIDS&H=MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU

Provides a place for teens to ask questions and get answers to their health related questions. Topics range from puberty to birth control, from body image to sports safety. Dr. Marla is a board certified family practitioner with fellowship training in adolescent medicine.

http://www.askdoctormarla.com/

BAM Body and Mind

Tips for kids about fitness, exercise, disease, and safety. Offers articles and other resources.

http://www.bam.gov/

BBC Kid's Health

Teaches kids wanting to know how their body works and why, plus tips on improving their well-being.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/kids/index.shtml

BrainPOPHealth

All about the human body and how it works. Includes sections on all ten body systems.

http://www.brainpop.com/health/

Childstress.com

Information and ideas to help kids reduce stress and teaches the healthy benefits.

http://www.childstress.com

Crest Toothpaste's Sparkle-City

Crest characters encourage kids to brush their teeth through sing-alongs, games, and adventure stories.

http://www.sparkle-city.com

Dental Health Month 2001

Crest explains how brushing, flossing, healthy eating, and regular dental visits help protect teeth.

http://www.dentalcare1.com/dhm2000/