xiv Essential Health
Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc.
How Safe Are Energy Drinks? ................................................................................................17
Genes and Cancer ..................................................................................................................52
Why Is Jessica Weak and Tired? ............................................................................................78
The Challenge of Avoiding Obesity .......................................................................................120
Recognizing the Signs and Symptoms of Anorexia Nervosa ................................................143
How to Make Time for Physical Activity in a Full Schedule ...................................................178
Getting Too Little Sleep Can Backfi re ....................................................................................202
Beware of Sticky Candies! ....................................................................................................242
The Slippery Slope to Addiction ............................................................................................269
The Impact of Alcoholism on a Family ..................................................................................311
Why Huffi ng Even One Time Doesn’t Make Sense ...............................................................335
Do Infl uenza Vaccines Cause the Flu? .................................................................................369
Vaccine for a Sexually Transmitted Infection? .......................................................................393
Recognizing Skin Cancer ......................................................................................................427
Recognizing the Signs of Poor Mental and Emotional Health ...............................................459
Why Managing Stress Feels Good and Helps You Stay Healthy ...........................................494
Recognizing the Signs and Symptoms of Phobia .................................................................503
Peer Pressure in Action ........................................................................................................543
Why Do Teenagers Join Gangs? ...........................................................................................568
The Mystery of Twins ............................................................................................................595
The Hungry Infant .................................................................................................................646
What’s Wrong with Grandma? ..............................................................................................690
CASE STUDY
Skills for Health and Wellness
How to Set a Goal ...................................................................................................................23
Put Knowledge to Work ...........................................................................................................48
Improving the Nutrition in Your Diet .........................................................................................95
Sticking with Your Weight Loss Plans ....................................................................................123
Improving Body Image ..........................................................................................................149
Increasing Fitness .................................................................................................................182
Getting Suffi cient Sleep ........................................................................................................219
Maintaining Good Personal Hygiene .....................................................................................249
Quitting Smoking ...................................................................................................................278
Preventing Alcohol-Related Problems ...................................................................................307
Avoiding the Abuse of Medications and Other Drugs ............................................................342
Promoting Resistance to Infection ........................................................................................375
Anticipating Challenges to Abstinence: Words, Action, and Preparation ..............................386
Commit to a Healthy Heart ....................................................................................................418
Improving Mental and Emotional Health ...............................................................................467
Reducing Stress ....................................................................................................................495
Coping with a Loved One’s Mental Illness or Disorder ..........................................................519
Developing New Friendships .................................................................................................540
Preventing Assault ................................................................................................................579
Managing Your Reproductive Health .....................................................................................603
Understanding Parenting ......................................................................................................635
Healthy Adolescence ............................................................................................................679
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