What I'm Learning on Brainpop about Health

I like to watch Brainpop. It is a website with movies and games and quizzes. 

On Brainpop Health, I have learned about broken bones, First Aid, antibiotics, Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), addiction, smoking, alcohol, caffeine and pasteurization.

Here is a little bit about what I've learned:

First up, broken bones:

Broken bones are when people get injured. It is called a fracture. There are a few different types of fractures. A stress fracture is caused by too much physical activity over a long period of time. An incomplete fracture is when the bone breaks but doesn't break all the way through. A complete fracture is when the bone breaks all the way through. A closed fracture is when the bone breaks but doesn't break the skin. An open fracture is when the bone breaks through the skin. Sometimes there can be an infection near the broken bone, so the body will try to heal the infection first and then attempt to heal the broken bone. Kids are less likely for them to break a bone because their bones are more flexible than adults. 

Older people, especially women, have pretty sbrittle bones. Women can get a disease called osteoporosis. To prevent osteoporosis, women should have plenty of calcium and vitamin D.

Next up, First Aid: 

First Aid helps someone when they get hurt. The reason why they call it First Aid is because it is the aid you need before you see the hospital. Something that you might need is a little First Aid box. You should have one at your house but it is a good idea to also bring one if you are going camping or hiking.  Sometimes your school should have plenty of them and if you play sports your coach probably has one too.

Inside a First Aid kit there are bandages, rubber gloves, disinfectant, gauze, a cold pack, and some antiseptic ointment and burn cream. 

You should never panic. That would just make the situation worse. You should always stay calm.


Next up, smoking.

Smoking is using something called a cigarette. A cigarette is made by a plant called tobacco. Smoking is very bad for you. If you smoke you get addicted to it. The addiction is caused by something called nicotine. One of the ways to never get addicted to smoking is to never start it in the first place.