When it comes to matters of health, Benjamin Franklin really said it best: “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”

But what does that really mean? Simply this: Many health problems can be prevented if you take care of yourself. The best way to do that is to make lifelong habits of exercise, proper nutrition and adequate sleep, as well as regular medical, dental and eye checkups. Eat and drink in moderation. Don’t smoke. Make sex safe.

But all of us at times want more than good advice, so here are teen-friendly links to some sites to help you as you search for information:

For kids:
www.4girls.gov
www.kidshealth.org

For teens:
www.kidshealth.org
www.teenhealthfx.com
www.iEmily.com
www.teengrowth.com