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Health
Being young does not give anyone a pass to not live a healthy lifestyle. The time is now to begin taking care of your overall health. Here are a few tips:
Take Care Of Your Body
Mental Health – Taking Care Of Your Mind
* Get enough sleep. Most teens need between 9 and 9 1⁄2 hours of sleep every night. Many average only 7 hours. Sleep has a strong effect on your ability to con- centrate.
* Exercise regularly. Teens should be physically active at least 60 minutes of every day.
* Develop a good balance between school, work, and social life.
* Eat a healthy diet. Healthy eat- ing is one of the most important things you can do for yourself. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, a variety of protein foods, and low-fat dairy products.
* Brush and floss your teeth.
Make it a habit now, and prevent tooth and gum problems in adulthood.
* Maintain a healthy weight.
Teenagers with obesity issues are more likely to be fat as adults. They are also at higher risk for other chronic illnesses, depression, and bullying.
* Learn ways to manage stress.
You can’t avoid stress, so you need to learn how to manage it. This will help you stay calm and be able to function in stressful situations.
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