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Living With Kidney Disease

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Living With Kidney Disease

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"Written by adolescents with kidney disease, Living With Kidney DiseaseTM is an interactive online magazine that offers teens an inside look at how the kidneys function, how medications and diet play a role in their health, and what to expect from  treatments.  Teens can also hear advice from others who have been there on how to cope with the challenges that accompany their illness."

AQI Game Show

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AQI Game Show

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This free quiz game developed by the Environmental Protection Agency tests players’ knowledge of air quality and pollution and their effects on health. Questions are multiple choice.

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National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences Kids' Pages

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National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences Kids' Pages

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The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences Kids’ Pages web site offers free educational games for children. Many of the games focus on the environment and how exposure to environmental hazards can damage health. Players can also learn about biorhythms, toxic waste safety, and more.

Glymetrix Diabetes Game: Quiz Game

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Glymetrix Diabetes Game: Quiz Game

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"Some of the most popular games are now available to help you better manage your Diabetes! Quiz, Solitaire and more that are soon to follow combine the fun of your favorite games with motivation for a healthier you!"

Let's Talk About It

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Let's Talk About It

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Developed by several universities, Let’s Talk About It is an interactive game that focuses on the perceptions college students have about campus drinking behaviors. The game is designed to encourage peer discussions about alcohol to help college students make safer choices about drinking.

Personal Investigator

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Personal Investigator

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Personal Investigator is therapeutic game developed for tween and teens with depression and other mental health problems. Players assume the role of a detective who must help different characters solve their problems by tracking down clues that can lead to possible solutions. This PC game is not currently available.

Medical Imaging: Welcome to the Radiology Center

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Medical Imaging: Welcome to the Radiology Center

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"Medical Imaging: Welcome to the Radiology Center is an interactive online program that allows children and teens to take a virtual tour of a radiology center and get a closer look at tests like X-rays, MRIs and CT scans."

Mission Nutrition

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Mission Nutrition

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"Are you up to this nutrition challenge? Explore our kitchen and find out. You can open the fridge, snoop in the cabinet, and even play the message on the answering machine."

This game provides both facts and quizzes, so children are tested on the knowledge they gain.