Table of Contents

Introduction
Forming and Reforming Habits

Food and Healthy Eating
Avoid Unhealthy Diets and Weight-Loss Methods
Don't Skip Breakfast
Drink Sufficient Water
Eat Meals as a Family as Often as Possible
Eat More Local Foods
Eat Organically Grown Foods When Possible, Especially for Certain Foods
Eat the Recommended Amount of Fruits and Vegetables
Eliminate or Greatly Reduce the Trans Fats in Your Diet
Incorporate Healthier Snacks into Your Diet
Limit Fast Food Intake
Limit the Intake of Caffeine and Energy Drinks
Limit Processed Food
Limit Sodium and Salt Intake
Read Food Labels
Reduce Your Intake of Refined Sugar

Exercise and Physical Activity
Make Time for Frequent Exercise
Participate in Group Sports
Walk or Bike Instead of Driving Whenever Possible

Medical Care and Avoiding Medical Issues
Don't Use Antibiotics Unless Necessary
Get Vaccinated for Conditions That Affect Teens
Maintain Good Bone Density
Practice Excellent Home Dental Care
Prevent Vitamin D Deficiency
Protect Your Hearing
Take Care of Your Feet

Safety
Don't Text While Driving
Learn Ways to Prevent Violence
Prevent Sports Injuries
Use Protective Gear
Use Seatbelts

Mental, Emotional, and Social Health
Build Social Connections and Friendships with Peers
Build Your Resilience
Don't Become a Bully
Improve Self-Esteem
Maintain a Healthy Body Image
Practice Mindfulness

Sex and Dating
Get Screened for STIs
Get Vaccinated for HPV (Human Papillomavirus)
Cultivate Healthy Dating Relationships
Practice Safer Sex
Use Emergency Contraception When Necessary

Other Lifestyle Choices
Avoid Electronic Cigarettes
Avoid Indoor Tanning Beds
Get Enough Sleep
Improve Health Literacy Skills
Learn More About Internet Addiction
Limit Exposure to Electromagnetic Fields
Limit Screen Time
Reduce Stress
Use Sunscreen

Glossary
Index
About the Authors

Promotional Information

This book summarizes the findings of scientific research studies to provide readers with straightforward information on a wide variety of healthy habits and the factors that may make them difficult to follow.

About the Author

Myrna Chandler Goldstein, MA, has been a freelance writer and independent scholar for more than 25 years.

Mark A. Goldstein, MD, is founding chief of the Division of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital and associate professor of pediatrics at Harvard Medical School.

Reviews

All aspects of health are addressed for individuals of all ages, making this book a valuable companion. The work provides trusted physician advice for a myriad of health issues, right at readers' fingertips. Summing Up: Recommended. All readers.
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