TeensHealth

1Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
About 1 in 5 Americans has high blood pressure. Although it's more common in adults, hypertension can occur at any age.

2Meal Plans and Diabetes
People with diabetes don't need to be on strict diets, but do need to pay attention to what they eat and when. Crack open the cookbooks and surf to your favorite recipe website because it's time to plan meals that you love!

3When Being Overweight Is a Health Problem
A couple of pounds of extra body fat are not a health risk for most people. But when people are severely overweight, it can cause health problems.

4Heart and Circulatory System
The heart and circulatory system (also called the cardiovascular system) make up the network that delivers blood to the body's tissues.

5Arrhythmias
Arrhythmias are abnormal heartbeats usually caused by an electrical "short circuit" in the heart. They can cause the heart to pump inconsistently, which can lead to symptoms like fatigue, dizziness, and chest pain.

6Flash Interactive: Body Basics: Heart
The heart and circulatory system (also called the cardiovascular system) make up the network that delivers blood to the body's tissues.

7Long-Term Complications of Diabetes
Thinking about your diabetes a little bit now - and taking some steps to prevent problems - may make things easier down the road.

8Diseases & Conditions
From asthma to ulcers, this section is loaded with articles about diseases and conditions that can affect teens. Look here for health information and resources for yourself or someone you care about.

9HealthSearch
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10Kidneys and Urinary Tract
The kidneys perform several functions that are essential to health, the most important of which are to filter blood and produce urine.