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  • Preventative Medicine and Healthy Living for Senior Citizens. ...:

    Prevention is always better than a cure for health! Every day, hundreds of people die from illnesses that could have been treated if they were diagnosed earlier. Preventative medicine plays a crucial role here.

  • Obstacles to Smoking Cessation. ...:

    The barriers to quitting smoking endorsed over multiple studies included: smoking for stress management; enjoyment of smoking; addiction to nicotine; habit; social acceptability of smoking; lack of support to quit and access to quit resources; boredom; stressful life factors; pro-smoking living environments; smoking cultural norms; and socioeconomic disadvantage.

  • Causes of Youth Inactivity. ...:

    Marcus’ situation is all too common in our modern culture of youth inactivity. The lack of play, increased competiveness in sports and an absence of physical education programs leave fewer options for kids to be active on a daily basis.

  • Mental Stability and Obesity. ...:

    Several research studies have found that obesity is linked to mood and anxiety disorders. This means that if you are obese, you may be more likely to suffer from a mental health condition like depression or anxiety.