So I have posted a lot of things that people with depression can read for themselves, but what about the people around them? Does depression only affect the person who is diagnosed with it? Or does its effects have a broader range? I want to refer to a story posted in a discussion about depression on about. My husband is the greatest man alive! I want to really press upon the fact, that depression is a very real illness.

Improving conditions to improve people. The LDS Chruch gets involved. Since 2002, the LDS Church has helped five million people in over 5,000 communities obtain access to clean water sources says. A new well brings new life to the DR Congo. News story from the LDS Church. Lack of clean water is a burden almost too difficult to bear. This man transports large canisters several miles.

In 2000 it was up to 32, and in 2008 it rose to 37. Hearing things like this gives me hope for Jameson. 3 Regular exercise and a healthy diet.

This blog is about body image and its effects on eating disorders. There are a lot of different treatment options for someone who has been diagnosed with an eating disorder. Treatment is difficult and can often take a long time. Some of the different types of treatment. Eating Disorders Anonymous or EDA.

Healthy parenting breeds healthy child development. Indicates that girls are more often the victims of sexual abuse than boys. If you are interested in learning more about parenting skills, you may want to attend the Navajo Community Parenting class. It is a monthly all-day session. Parents as models and leaders. Responsibilities of children in the family. Changes that impact the family. Family values regarding sex, drugs, alcohol, and violence.

Bones play a vital role in the function of the body. They provide structure, protect organs, anchor muscles, and store calcium. Building strong bones, obtaining optimal bone mass, and decreasing your risk for osteoporosis. Eating a diet low in calcium. For how much calcium you need, depending on your gender and age.

If you are looking for a fun and challenging way to work out, think about training for a triathlon. Triathlons include swimming, cycling, and running. Running by itself is hard, but imagine running after an hour of swimming and cycling! For a great website for beginners. Did you know there is a triathlon club at BYU? Check out their blog. College Students are At-Risk for Sedentary Lifestyles. I can definitely relate to this article.

Poverty plagues the world bringing with it the need for public health initiatives. Some effects of poverty include lack of access to healthcare, lack of safe shelter, lack of food, and living in dirty and unsanitary conditions. There are many organizations working to fight poverty and Outreach International is one.

To educate men on current health issues to increase prevention and reduce prevalence of such issues. Which is intended for anyone concerned with personal or political health, governance, politics, economics, big business, corporate behavior, smuggling, tax, religion, internet, allocation of resources, human development and the future. In A Report of the Surgeon General.