Health

Learn all about your body and how it works, how to keep it healthy and safe.

Sub-headings:

The Body

Diseases & Medicine

Exercise

Food & Nutrition

History & People

Hygiene

Magazines about Health

The Mind

Safety

Health Resources for Teachers & Parents

Resources in this category:

4 Girls Health
http://www.4girls.gov/

Looking for health topics for teenage girls? Try this site with information about body changes and hygiene, stress, nutrition, safety, and self-esteem.

42Explore: Thematic Pathfinders for All Ages
http://42explore.com/

Stop by this eye-catching website to discover pathfinders and links on everything from sled-dog racing to chocolate to calligraphy. Pick a subject, read the pathfinder, and follow the links!

Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
http://tobaccofreekids.org/

"The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids is fighting to free America's youth from tobacco and to create a healthier environment. The Campaign is one of the nation's largest non-governmental initiatives ever launched to protect children from tobacco addiction and exposure to secondhand smoke."

FirstGov for Kids!
http://www.kids.gov/

Come explore this site if you are looking for information on almost every topic you can think of…from art, music and animals, to homework help, history, how to fight crime, and computers!

Food Allergy News for Kids
http://www.fankids.org/

This site is just for kids and is all about food allergies.

Galaxy-H
http://www.galaxy-h.gov.uk/

This site has health information and games for kids, parents, and teachers

HealthRock
http://www.healthrock.com/

Learn facts, watch cartoons and play games about health!

How Lou Got the Flu
http://www.amnh.org/nationalcenter/infection/04_lou/04_lou.h...

How does the flu virus travel around the world? To find out, read this story about Louise who is sick and achy with the flu.

It's My Life
http://pbskids.org/itsmylife/index.html

Find all sorts of information to help you gracefully navigate your life: topics include school, friends, family, your body, emotions, and money. Read, get advice, play games, and watch videos.

KidFit
http://tqjunior.thinkquest.org/4139/

"All you need to know about sports and fitness in a nutshell...whether you're training for the Olympics, or just going to Physical Education class." Read up on how to get in shape, from the exercises you should be doing to the food you should eat. Take the KidFit Quiz when you're done learning all that you can.

KidsHealth.org for Kids
http://KidsHealth.org/kid/

Find out how to be a healthy kid at this site. It explains all about feelings -- that they are natural and that everyone has feelings. There is information on eating healthy meals and snacks and keeping fit. You can also ask questions like "What causes hiccups?" or "How does the brain work?" Or, you can read the questions other kids have asked and the answers.

Mind Over Matter
http://teens.drugabuse.gov/mom/index.asp

Learn about the effects of drug abuse on the body and the brain. Covers marijuana, opiates, inhalants, hallucinogens, methamphetamine, and nicotine.Stimulants Steroids

Partnerhship for a Drug Free America: Kids and Teens
http://www.drugfree.org/Teen/index.aspx

"A prevention guide for kids and teens to help them avoid substance abuse and deal with peer pressure to experiment with illegal drugs. In-depth information on how to say no to drugs, how to help friends with drug abuse problems, and facts about the short and long-term effects of drugs and other substances."

Preteen Health Talk
http://www.pamf.org/preteen/

Learn about changes you may be experiencing with your feelings or your body. This page is written just for kids ages 9 –12. Information on improving communication, understanding friendship, handling bullies, stopping boredom, and even pets is provided.

Shykids.com
http://www.shykids.com/

"The purpose of this new web site is to talk about shyness, what it feels like, what it looks like and most importantly, how to feel more comfortable with who you are and who you are with." The site includes books, a newsletter, lots of links and cool articles for kids and their parents.