Cognitive Behavioural Theory is overviewed.

"How can cognitive behavioural therapy be helpful in taking positive steps and arriving at strategies which will have a beneficial impact on obesity?" This question is posed.

Lifestyle factors are considered.

This job examines lifestyle factors and the prevalence of cancer and heart disease in the United States.

Exercise motivation is discussed.

These areas are emphasized: What area of brain controls exercising? What are some intrinsic and extrinsic factors to motivating exercising?

Health decisions are discussed in terms of biological factors.

This job describes an example of how biological factors influenced a decision you made, and how the decision impacted your health.

Case study questions are included.

This scenario is covered: Jennifer is a 29-year-old administrative assistant married to Antonio, an Italian engineer, whom Jennifer met four years earlier while on a business trip for her marketing company. The couple now lives in Nebraska, where Antonio works for the county's transportation department and Jennifer commutes an hour each way to her marketing office. They have been trying to start a family for over a year. Eight months ago, Jennifer miscarried in her second month of pregnancy. Antonio's parents love Jennifer and often ask her if she is expecting again, hoping to encourage her to focus on her next baby. Jennifer's mother passed away two years ago and her father's health is r... click for more