What Is Hepatitis B? Hepatitis B is a liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). In some people, HBV stays in the body, causing long-lasting disease and long-term liver problems. How Do People Get Hepatitis B? Most commonly, HBV spreads: through sexual activity with an HBV-infected person through shared contaminated needles or syringes for injecting drugs …
Experts recommend that most of us get 60 minutes or more of moderate to vigorous activity every day. Keeping an exercise log is a great way to stay motivated and reach exercise goals. An exercise log keeps track of what you do, allowing you to see patterns in case you are not meeting your exercise …
Finding it hard to fit in fitness? Just getting through a day of school and after-school commitments can leave most of us wondering where to find time. Experts recommend that teens do 60 minutes or more of physical activity every day. Most of that should be moderate to vigorous aerobic activity. Aerobic activity is anything that gets …
Dynamic stretching is a movement-based type of stretching. It uses the muscles themselves to bring about a stretch. It’s different from traditional “static” stretching because the stretch position is not held. Sports medicine experts consider dynamic stretching a better way to reduce muscle tightness than traditional stretching. But how do you do it? These videos introduce …
What Is Compulsive Exercise? Compulsive exercise (sometimes called exercise addiction) happens when a person is driven to exercise too much. Injury, illness, going out with friends, or bad weather will not stop those who compulsively exercise. Why Do Some Teens Exercise Too Much? Regular exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. But athletes may be driven …
How Do I Choose the Right School Sport? Sports are a great way to stay active, make friends, and be involved in something besides school work. Some people know exactly which sports to play in high school. For others, it’s a tough decision. Sports are meant to be fun. If there’s a sport you enjoy …
What Is Bursitis? Bursitis is swelling and irritation of a bursa. A bursa is a saclike structure that cushions joints. Bursitis (ber-SYE-tiss) usually happens in a shoulder, elbow, hip, or knee. But it can happen in other joints too. What Are the Signs & Symptoms of Bursitis? Signs and symptoms of bursitis can include: joint pain …
These practical tips on goal setting can help make it easier to set and reach goals: Specific, realistic goals work best. When it comes to making a change, the people who succeed are those who set realistic, specific goals. “I’m going to recycle all my plastic bottles, soda cans, and magazines” is a much more doable …
In our looks-obsessed society, lots of people think that being overweight is an appearance issue. But being overweight is actually a medical concern because it can seriously affect a person’s health. Diabetes and heart disease are health problems that can stem from being overweight. Being overweight can also affect a person’s joints, breathing, sleep, mood, and energy …
“What’s the right weight for my height?” is one of the most common questions girls and guys have. It seems like a simple question. But for teens, it’s not always an easy one to answer. Not everyone grows and develops on the same schedule. It’s normal for two people who are the same height and …
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