health and hygiene

Presents fashion and beauty tips and techniques for teens, discussing attitude, skin care, styling, hair, make-up, and other related topics.

Discusses athletes and sports in today's society, focusing on mental and physical health aspects, including the use of drugs, the stress placed on professional athletes, and the pressure to win at any cost.

Discusses the problem of teen pregnancy and how it affects the economic future of the persons involved.

Various authors debate age-related issues such as how society views the elderly, do the elderly need outside help, is social security distributed fairly, and can society meet the elderly's health care needs.

A guide to the human body, covering topics relevant to the lives of teenagers, with information and advice on sleep, fitness, diet, sex, mental health, disease prevention, and more.

Offers suggestions for young adults on overcoming depression and the blues connected with puberty and addresses issues dealing with the physical and emotional changes that occur as a result of growing up.

Examines the increase and causes of obesity and eating disorders among the nation's youth, and discusses the pressures that teens face to look thin and the health issues involved.

Examines causes of the increase in obesity in the U.S., describes the benefits and dangers of weight-loss diets and surgery, and discusses the roles of good nutrition, activity, and moderation in a healthy lifestyle.