Bullying is acting in ways that scare or harm another person. Kids who bully usually pick on someone who is weaker or more alone, and they repeat the actions over and over. Bullying can happen at school, on the bus, in the neighborhood, by text, or online. Using technology to bully is called cyberbullying. The types of...

Looks at illness that causes extreme mood swings, ranging from mania (feeling overly energetic) to depression. Also called manic-depressive disorder. Covers treatment with counseling and medicines like mood stabilizers, antipsychotics, and antidepressants.

Grief is a normal and healthy reaction that occurs when you lose someone or something important. It's possible to delay or postpone grieving. But it's not possible to avoid grieving altogether. Grief will lessen over time. But the grieving process doesn't happen in a step-by-step way. Give yourself all the time you need...

What are your options for medical care? Today your options for where to get your medical care are greater than ever before. You may not even have to leave your home to get the care you want and need. You can choose based on what your health problem is and what works best for you. And you don't have to use one option for...

Provides questions to help you learn why you use tobacco. Discusses the benefits of quitting and offers strategies for quitting. Explains nicotine dependence and offers link to info on nicotine replacement therapy.

As soon as you think you might be pregnant, visit your doctor or midwife. Your health in the early weeks of your pregnancy is particularly important. During your pregnancy, you'll have regular checkups. These prenatal visits can help you have a safe and healthy pregnancy. Your doctor or midwife is watching for problems...

Explains what stress is, what causes it, and how it affects you. Covers how to measure your stress level. Explores ways to relieve, avoid, and manage stress. Includes tips on finding support for reducing stress.

Defines fitness and why you need to exercise. Covers topics such as flexibility, aerobic fitness, and muscle fitness. Offers tips on becoming more active, establishing fitness routines, and maintaining a fit lifestyle. Also covers injury prevention.

Learn what to expect when you have a blood test.

Covers screening tests, diagnostic tests, and medical exams used to find a disease or determine risk for certain health problems. Covers well-child visits. Includes links to info on routine tests for men, for women, and at various stages of life.

Describes complementary and alternative medicine, including how well it works and how to use it safely. Provides links to various therapies, including homeopathy, yoga, acupuncture, and chiropractic.

Make sure you know about each of the medicines you take. This includes why you take it, how to take it, what you can expect while you're taking it, and any warnings about the medicine. The information provided here is general. So be sure to read the information that came with your medicine. If you have any questions or...

Offers tips to prevent illness and accidental injuries in babies and young children. Covers SIDS. Discusses common safety hazards. Also discusses healthy habits such as safe food preparation, using car seats, and immunizations. Covers safe baby products.

What can you expect from your child at this age? Children in this age range are gaining many new skills. They feel more and more independent. They may be curious, want to explore the world around them, and act without thinking. At this age, children see everything that happens as it relates to themselves. And they...