Reader Recommendations: Staying Healthy
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July 13, 2007 -- From Anna, a reader, from Boston, MA, who is affiliated with the site.
This animated Flash presentation illustrates the growth, progression and metastasis of carcinomas, the type of cancer that accounts for more than 90% of all cancer cases. Using the presentation's "roadmap," you'll be able to choose your own route as you travel from one possible cancer stage to the next.
February 22, 2007 -- From Caitlin, age 12, from Aylesbuary, who is not affiliated with the site.
A good website, you should try it!
May 5, 2006 -- From Yves Saada, a reader from New York who is affiliated with the site
In a tone that is not scary or condescending, this BrainPOP movie explains where anthrax comes from and reassures kids that exposure to anthrax is very rare and that anthrax is not contagious.
May 5, 2006 -- From Jennifer McDonnell, a reader from Los Angeles, CA, who is affiliated with the site
STARBRIGHT, a non-profit dedicated to creating programs for seriously ill children, has created an interactive CD-ROM Game that teaches kids how to manage their asthma in a fun and engaging way. Designed for children aged seven to fifteen, the game is free of charge to children with asthma and their families living in the United States. It is available in English and Spanish, features an all-star celebrity cast, and includes a Parent Guide.
May 5, 2006 -- From Kelly Aplin, a reader from New York, who is affiliated with the site
In the wake of the appearance of smallpox in the news recently, BrainPOP provides an alternative to other news sources, providing kids with the facts about smallpox without scaring them. In BrainPOP's Smallpox movie, characters Tim and robot pal Moby explain the virus, its history and symptoms.
April 23, 2002 -- From Eric, who is not affiliated with the site
All About Asthma is an extension of the ARTHUR Hooray for Health! guide. This piece helps children learn what asthma is, what can trigger asthma attacks, and how to stay active and healthy if they have asthma. These files are in PDF format, and you'll need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and print them.
April 10, 2002 -- From Vincent Iannelli, MD, a reader from Dallas, Texas, who is affiliated with the site
A pediatrician's guide to your children's health and safety.
March 25, 2002 -- From Eric Ward, who is affiliated with the site
Includes strategies for addressing various learning difficulties, tools for educators and parents, background on current issues surrounding the topic, resources to learn more.
February 27, 2002 -- From Huey, a reader from Pensacola, Florida, who is affiliated with the site
The Wellness For Kids website explores Physical Activity, Nutrition and Safety for Elementary Students. Each of the three main pages has five questions for the participants to answer. They can get information on Wellness Plans, Physical Activity Logs for the Family and helpful web sites.
July 3, 2001 -- From Diana, a reader from Australia who is affiliated with the site
If you love cartoons and want to know more about the most amazing machine on earth, the human body, check out Youthealth.com! On this site you can find out why we get runny noses, what blood is made of and why some people are shorter than others as six cool characters (including a chicken) take you on a crazy trip inside your body! Download screensavers and awesome E-cards to send to your friends!
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