University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. Behavioral Health and Wellness Program
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2013.
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Although rates of tobacco use have generally decreased in recent years, this trend is slowing. In addition, the negative health effects of tobacco only grow. It is vital that healthcare providers understand why people use tobacco, the health effects of use, and how to assist in healthy lifestyle changes for those they serve. Healthcare providers are on the front lines for tobacco cessation and for reversing the related health disparities in priority...
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Pub. Date
2013.
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Health and well-being are shaped by many different factors. Among these factors are health-related behaviors, such as, nutrition, physical activity, sleep, social support and stress. These behaviors affect our sense of well-being and significantly influence our risk of many common chronic diseases. Maintaining a healthy weight is an important part of good health. Research indicates that being either underweight or overweight is associated with poor...