Valley Health Journal

Valley Health Journal

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Health Q & A

Fall 2007
How do I call for help?
I'm in charge and there's an emergency. What should I do?


Spring 2007
What happens in the Emergency Room?
Internet Safety: Safe Surfing Tips for Teens


Winter 2007
What happens to swallowed gum?
Keep your cool in the cold and snow.


Fall 2006
Should I fight a snack attack?
Am I getting enough sleep?


Spring 2006
How does tanning affect my skin?
How can I feel better about my body?


Winter 2006
What is caffeine?
How can I prevent a sports injury?


Fall 2005
Should I pack my school lunch?
What happens when I sleep?


Spring 2005
What is hyperactivity?
Why Get a Summer Job or Internship?


Winter 2005
How do bones break?
Why become a volunteer?


Fall 2004
My mom is having a baby. What can I do to help?
I can't fall asleep. What can I do?


Summer 2004
What is spit?
It's summer and I'm bored. What can I do?


Winter 2004
What Makes Me the Weight I Am?
What Is the Big Deal With Exercise?


Fall 2003
What's Color Blindness?
What Should I Do If I Don't Get Along With My Teacher?


Spring 2003
What Should I Do If My Family Fights?
How Can I Help Someone Who Has Cancer?


Winter 2003
Why Does My Foot Fall Asleep?
Can I Prevent Acne?


Fall 2002
Why Do I Need to Take Breaks When I'm On the Computer?
How Can I Be Safe On The Internet?


Spring 2002
Why does eating ice cream give me a headache?
How can I improve my self-esteem?


Fall 2001
My girlfriend was recently diagnosed with mono. What is mono and will I catch it?
How can I squeeze fitness into my crazy schedule?


Spring 2001
My teen and I seem to have a difficult time communicating. What can I do?
With summer approaching, what can I do to prevent or treat itchy skin?


Winter 2001
What are the signs of a heart attack and what should I do to help?
How can I decrease my risk for heart attack and disease?


Fall 2000
I think I have anxiety attacks. What causes this? How can I treat it?
My child was exposed to chicken pox. How do I treat him and what are the symptoms?


Spring 2000
What should I do if a dog bites my child?
Do I need to drink more water than usual during the summer?


Winter 2000
I've had a stuffy nose for a week. Is it possible that I have a sinus infection?
I hate how pale I get in the winter. Are tanning beds really that harmful?


Spring 1999
How should I treat insect bites and stings.
How can I protect myself and my child from sunburn this summer?


Winter 1999
What is sinusitis and how do I get rid of it?
I like to run in winter. What about hypothermia?


Fall 1998
How can I tell if my child has head lice
What's the difference between "good" and "bad" cholesterol


Spring 1998
What's the difference between safety glasses and safety goggles?
What can older adults do to prevent injuries from falling?