Health - In General
Millennial Generation creating a kinder, smarter world—Part I
DEAR READERS: The young people on this panel range from age 12 to 24. They are part of the Millennial Generation, born from 1982- 2001. The most striking thing about “Milllennials” is that they grew…
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Girl piles on pounds, parents at a loss
DEAR STRAIGHT TALK: I’m concerned about my 14-year-old daughter. She is rapidly gaining weight and is now 130 lbs at only 5’1”. She eats obsessively, sometimes hiding…
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Poor health the biggest issue facing teens
DEAR STRAIGHT TALK: I read your column on gray hair in teens (APR 1) and have personally observed the non-stop competitiveness of school, sports, and “always-on”…
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New color for teen hair: Gray
DEAR STRAIGHT TALK: I am writing about gray hair in teenagers. My 16-year-old nephew, who has an intense schedule, is noticeably gray. I thought this was a fluke, but he tells me he knows…
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Leave menstruation to Mother Nature
Dear Straight Talk: A friend, who I will call “Ashley,” has a lot of freedom. Her parents have told her to trust her own judgment regarding sex and her body. She usually makes good decisions but there is one thing we are arguing…
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When teens mumble, say what?
Dear Straight Talk: How do you get teenagers to stop mumbling?—Frustrated teacher
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Really…. wear sunglasses
Dear Straight Talk: Your advice to wear sunglasses couldn’t be more right on. Recently you warned teenagers about the dangers of too much sun, not just for the skin, but for the eyes, too.… 0 Comments
Wear sunscreen… AND sunglasses
Dear Straight Talk: How bad is it to sunbathe? I’m 15 and I love having a tan.—C.R., Folsom
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More gleanings on being human
Dear Readers: Last week I wrote about humans having four bodies, a concept I teach in my teen classes. Today, I will continue with gleanings on the remaining three bodies: the mental body, emotional… 0 Comments
Kissing not required to get mono
Dear Straight Talk: I was out with a friend one night and we were drinking from the same container. Two days later she was diagnosed with mono. Does that mean I have mono, too? I’m afraid… 1 Comment
