health aspects

"A recent study found that teenagers spend as much as nine hours a day in front of various types of screens. What impact is all that electronic input having? This book examines the many ways in which social media in particular, and the internet in general, can affect our health, both mental and physical. Online safety, privacy, and dealing with cyberbullies are all discussed. The goal is to make sure that we use social media, rather than letting social media use us"--Back cover.

"The average teen spends more time at school than anywhere except in bed asleep. This book investigates how your health can affect your experience at school. It looks at both chronic illness and mental health issues, providing some basic information on the most common diagnoses that impact teens. It also provides tips on stress management, identigying high-risk behaviors, and other ways you can stay healthy at school"--Back cover.

Looks at the neurological dangers of nicotine.

"A renowned health authority reveals how we can protect ourselves against the harmful effects of electromagnetic fields"--Amazon.

Fat, Stressed, and Sick makes the case that processed food compromises health not just because of added sugar, salt, and fat, but also because these foods contain significant amounts of glutamate?aka MSG. MSG makes food deliciously addicting. What was not well-known until described here is that most of the MSG in processed food is created during food manufacturing.

"Conspirituality takes a deep dive into the troubling phenomenon of influencers who have curdled New Age spirituality and wellness with the politics of paranoia--peddling vaccine misinformation, tales of child trafficking, and wild conspiracy theories"--Provided by publisher.

The pesticides used to produce many everyday foods cannot be seen with the naked eye, which may make them challenging for young readers to understand. This illuminating title will help early readers learn important information about what pesticides are, how they are used, and the harmful health impacts they can cause. In alignment with Common Core science standards, this enticing title also features a description of the food chain through which pesticides can travel. Additionally, it offers compelling fact boxes, a vocabulary-boosting glossary, and vibrant photos on every eye-catching spread. Empowered with the information in this book, young readers will be able to take some simple steps, such as avoiding where pesticides are being sprayed and washing fruits and veggies, to boost their lifelong health.

"[Examines] veganism's impact on our health, the planet, and the global economy . . . Watson evaluates every angle of the debate on veganism in this primer, reviewing the evidence for its effects on health and assessing the ethics, environmental impact, and feasibility of adopting a vegan lifestyle worldwide"--Provided by publisher.

"Modern technology has enhanced our lives in numerous ways--we can now communicate in real time with friends and colleagues around the world, and do our shopping and banking without leaving home. But, as technology crowds further into our personal lives, is it doing us more harm than good? Are we becoming anxious, depressed and socially isolated, unaware of the manipulating influence of algorithms designed to keep us engaged and to filter the picture of the world we see? Has our online gaming or gambling unwittingly developed into a disturbing addiction? This . . . volume assesses the impact of our increased screen time and daily interactions with personal technology on our individual choices, our relationships, and our mental and physical health, and suggests how best to mitigate any adverse effects"--OCLC.

"While e-cigarettes do not contain as many chemicals as regular cigarettes, using them is not safe. . . . They bring dangerous chemicals into the body, including the addictive chemical nicotine, and their long-term effects have serious consequences"--Provided by publisher.