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    Sometimes, it’s good to look away from our screens and enjoy the real world. Here are five fun reasons why.

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    Buying alcohol is illegal under the age of 18.

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    As you get older, your body will start to change, and it’s good to know what to expect.

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    Being in the sunshine is a complicated thing – too much sunshine and we burn our skin, too little and we miss out on vitamin D.

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    The way you feel, learn and behave are all because of your character. Find out more about the different parts that make up your character.

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    Being a good friend brings together lots of different parts of your character.

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    By working on different parts of your character, you can become more resilient.

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    With practice and training, you can improve different parts of your character to boost your self-esteem.

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    To stay fit and healthy throughout your life it is really important that you eat a balanced diet every day.

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    Here are some interesting things about your blood and what happens when you need to have a blood test.

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    Enter the jungle world yourself as you dance along with the video to exercise and have fun!

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    Pressure ulcers are sore patches that occur on your body. Learn more about pressure ulcers and how to prevent them.

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    You and your lunchbox companion could score 100% by choosing a balanced lunch, are you ready to step up to the plate?

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    Everyone’s eyesight is different, you might know some people who wear glasses or contact lenses and others who don’t need them at all.

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    The Operation Ouch! team are on hand to tell you all about bumps, cuts, bangs and other head injuries.

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    Periods are a normal part of growing up for all girls once your body is going through puberty.

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    Sleep is one of the things that gives us the energy we need to get through the day – to run, jump, play, make new friends and have fun.

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    How fast do sneezes travel? Why do we cough? And what is a cold anyway?

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    There are a few simple ways to help stop flu, including the flu vaccine.

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    Check out Lil T’s rap about staying healthy!

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    Our health is really important, and there are small choices we can make every day to make sure we look after our health.

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    To stay healthy it is really important that all members of the family wash their hands properly.

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    Never be in or around water on your own, you should always be with an adult or go where there are lifeguards to help you if you need it. 

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    Vaping is a way to help adults quit smoking.

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    Smoking damages the heart and blood circulation, making it more likely that someone who smokes regularly will get heart disease, or have a heart attack.

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Page last reviewed: 18-11-2021

Next review due: 18-11-2024