Young adult's guide to the science of health

An exploration of allergies and asthma, covering environmental and additional allergies, the biology of allergies and asthma, asthma triggers, tools, and treatments.

Examines why teens smoke, the consequences of smoking, the facts about smoking, chewing, and sniffing, and includes statistics, and case studies.

Discussed in this title is how weight is gained and lost and provides information focusing instead on a lifetime of healthy habits. Weight management is not about denying yourself. It's about providing your body with what it truly needs.

An exploration of drug- and alcohol-related health issues, discussing reasons teens use drugs, how chemical substances affect the brain, different types of drugs, and other related topics.

Practicing proper dental hygiene is one of the most important things a person can do to look after their health. The teeth are a very important part of many of life's activities, such as eating and smiling, and looking after them properly is vital. This book aims to show teens how to properly care for their teeth using modern technology and ideas.

Teens will face issues such as whether or not to have sex, what contraception is right for them, and what to do in the event of a pregnancy. By having the facts and understanding how their bodies work, readers will be better equipped to make these very grown up decisions responsibly.

Learn about the five most self-destructive behaviors: substance abuse, risky sex, self-injury, eating disorders, and suicide. Causes, consequences, and treatment options are examined, and the final chapter provides healthy less-risky alternatives teens can take to accomplish their independence-seeking goals.

This book offers teens a primer on stress with easy-to-understand statistics, and real-life case studies to help teens understand the causes and effects of stress and give them healthy ways to manage stress in their lives.

"You'll learn about current trends in the makeover industry and the promises and risks that come with them. You'll also explore why we as a culture are so beauty-obsessed. Finally, you'll learn about the many options available that can help change the way you feel about yourself and others, not simply the way you look!" -supplied by publisher.