Climate change is largely driven by emission of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. Where do these gases come from? Read more here – https://www.epa.gov/ghgemissions/sources-greenhouse-gas-emissions. The largest proportion of emissions come from cars, trucks, buses, planes and so on. Over 90% of these vehicles use petroleum-based fuels. Changes to these trends […]
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We all have to seek professional healthcare sometime. But how do we find a healthcare provider we really like and trust? Think about a good experience you’ve had at the doctor’s office, urgent care, or hospital. What stood out to you as a good quality for your healthcare provider? Think […]
Obesity and overweight in the United States have been on the rise for many years. What are some reasons that people in the US have become more obese? What has changed in the past 20+ years? What are some individual and societal factors contributing to these trends? Comment below.
Many people in the United States are not getting the recommended amount of physical activity. Studies show that even small amounts of physical activity can increase people’s health. So why is it so hard to move more? There are individual reasons and barriers to getting more exercise or physical activity. […]
You may have heard people talk about organic food or GMO’s and wondered whether you should change your habits. To make sense of all the labels and controversies, we will define these terms. Organically produced food has a legal meaning according to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). In […]
Over the years, dietary recommendations have changed and some people may find the rapid changes confusing. The United States Department of Agriculture has created a simple guide to healthier eating called MyPlate – read more here https://www.choosemyplate.gov/start-simple-myplate. The dietary guidelines are updated every year. The key recommendations about healthy eating […]
Psychological or mental health is thought to encompass intellectual, social, emotional and spiritual well-being. These four dimensions of health are highly interrelated, and also have an effect on our physical health. To review – intellectual health deals with how we think, make decisions, and problem solve. Emotional health is about […]
There are many reasons to feel stress, whether good or bad. The stress process often has a harmful effect on our bodies. But there are many things we can do to manage our stress. What are your favorite ways to manage your stress? What do you like to do, eat, […]
Mortality in 1900 vs. 2010 Discussion question: How have the causes of death changed in the last 100 years? Discussion question: Why have the causes of death changed in the last 100 years?
