Making good lifestyle choices can help you to be strong and healthy for years to come:
Maintain a healthy weight by eating a well-balanced diet and exercising often.
Avoid smoking, drinking alcohol, and using illegal drugs.
Seek help if you have emotional ups and downs or feel depressed.
Use birth control if you are having sex and do not want to have a baby.
Protect yourself from STIs by using a latex condom. Know your partners and limit their number.
Keep up with routine exams, tests, and immunizations.