Wellness
According to the General Wellness Institute... Wellness is not just one practice... it's a combination of multiple attributes which working together impact the overall health of individuals, covering the physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, social and even environmental dimensions which affect an individual's life.
With the rise of digital fitness / wellness apps to tools that help people focus on self-care, today’s wellness scene is bursting with unique approaches to help people look after their wellbeing. But how do you know what to look for when scouring the internet for inspiring wellness websites? Many sources already exist that can help teens better manage their wellness and be able to take steps to a healthier life. But with so many options to choose from, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and unsure of where to start.
Here, we’ve rounded up some of the best wellness websites out there to help you stay up to date with the latest health trends and best practices.
Young Men’s Health
Useful resource for boys and young men to explore health information in depth. The health guides provide research-based, easy to understand answers about topics ranging from nutrition and fitness to sexuality and health.
Amaze
Does a good job of making sensitive subjects accessible and easy to understand, while also providing solid, reliable content. The site addresses topics about sex education, changing bodies, and positive relationships through the use of engaging videos.
GirlsHealth.gov
Provides helpful, healthy information about women’s health and female-specific issues. The topics covered are Fitness; Nutrition; Illness and Disability; Drugs, Alcohol, and Smoking; Your Feelings; Relationships; Bullying; Safety; Your Future; and Environmental Health.
Center for Young Women’s Health
Offers quality health info on a broad range of topics, and each is available in English and Spanish. The articles are arranged alphabetically and by topic, and there are also quizzes
Go Ask Alice!
Does a good job of making sensitive subjects accessible and easy to understand, while also providing solid, reliable content. The site addresses topics about sex education, changing bodies, and positive relationships through the use of engaging videos.
Teens Health
Committed to transforming the health of children by going beyond medicine to improve the health of the world in which every child lives. Gives families the tools and confidence to make the best health choices.
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