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Teens at school - Teens should always wear their seatbelts, and familydoctor.org advises them not to drive while intoxicated or ride with a driver who has been drinking. They should call a parent or a cab instead.
- Teens need to use birth control, primarily a condom, every time they have sexual intercourse to prevent infections and pregnancy. The Center for Adolescent Health and the Law is campaigning for teens to have access to confidential medical care, where they can voice their concerns about sex.
- Youngwomenshealth.org states that teenagers should aim to eat meals and snacks from the five main food groups, and to only eat when truly hungry and stop when full. Teens should not skip breakfast so they can concentrate better in school.
- Dr. Leslie Axelrod, a licensed naturopath and acupuncturist at the Center for Natural Healing says that teens can de-stress by writing their emotions in a journal, or by hanging out with a group of friends, laughing at the newest comedy movie.
- With all the video games out there, teens are not getting enough exercise. Children, Youth and Women's Health Service recommends that teens get some physical exercise, even if it just going dancing with friends, or long walks with the family dog. It gets the heart rate moving and decreases stress.
