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Edlin, G., & Golanty, E. (2019). Health & wellness (13th ed.). Jones & Bartlett Learning.
Read Chapter 13: Cancer: Understanding Risks and Means of Prevention
• This chapter provides an overview of cancer, the most important ways to prevent cancer, and the connection between cancer and diet. It also describes several coping mechanisms for someone with cancer. Pay close attention to cancer-prevention measures you can incorporate into your lifestyle today.
Read Chapter 14: Cardiovascular Diseases: Understanding Risks and Measures of Prevention
• This chapter looks at cardiovascular disease in detail and discusses lifestyle factors that increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. Pay attention to the things that you can do to reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease. What are the two best things you can do for your heart?
Complete Student Workbook Activities
In the back of your textbook is a Student Workbook. Complete the Chapters 1, 13, and 14 Student Workbook activities 1.2, 13.1, and 14.1. These three activities focus on common health issues and determining your health risk of potential diseases, including cancer and heart disease, as well as factors potentially affecting your academic performance.
To access the Redshelf book, click on the book link located in the Course Resources module or the Bookshelf link on the top navigation bar of the course.

Facebook forays into personal digital healthcare with 'preventive health' tool. (2019, October 30). eHealth, NA.
https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/A604182765/HWRC?u=nu_main&sid=HWRC
• This brief article describes Facebook’s venture into personal healthcare with a digital tool, supported by various national health organizations. Do you find this type of preventive health tool helpful?

Khanna, N., Priya, A. J., & Devi, R. G. (2019). Awareness of lifestyle diseases and associated risk factors among college-going students. Drug Invention Today, 11(10), 2493–2496. https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=shib&custid=natuniv&direct=true&db=a9h&AN=139166449&site=eds-live
• This article describes a study that looked at the awareness of college-aged young adults of lifestyle diseases and their risk factors. Knowledge is vital for healthy behaviors and can be conveyed from family members and/or educational institutions. However, having knowledge does not equate to making better lifestyle choices. Consider what knowledge you now have and if having that knowledge has impacted your lifestyle choices.

NYTimes.com Video Collection. (2014, November 6). Purpose in Life [Video].
https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/CT389860682/HWRC?u=nu_main&sid=HWRC
• This short video discusses that those who believe they have a purpose in life may take better care of their health. The study reviewed measured purpose in life and use of preventive health care services. Do you feel you have purpose in your life and do you see that directly affecting your health choices?

Garone, S. (2019). The surprising ways social media influences your health choices. Healthline.
https://www.healthline.com/health/social-media-choices#inspiration-vs.-expectation
• This website examines how all types of media influence the decisions we make about our health. While using technology to promote healthy lifestyle behaviors is common, notice that the use of social media may have negative effects. Do you find using social media helpful or hurtful to your lifestyle choices?

U.S Department of Health & Human Services (2015). Prevention & Wellness.
https://www.hhs.gov/programs/prevention-and-wellness/index.html
• This webpage provides resources to help you eat smart, exercise regularly, and get routine health screenings and vaccinations. Take time to review the following areas: Nutrition & Fitness, The Environment & Your Health, and Healthy Lifestyle. Explore the other areas as well!