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Read  full  paper  at: http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=53398#.VMCLVCzQrzE Author(s)   Trevor Archer 1,2* , Danilo Garcia 2,3*   Affiliation(s) 1 Department of Psychology, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden . 2 Network for Empowerment and Well-Being, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden . 3 Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Centre for Ethics Law and Mental Health (CELAM), University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden . ABSTRACT Physical exercise, whether of aerobic, endurance or resistance types, plays a central role in establishing and maintaining the integrity of the brain and central nervous system (CNS). When exercise is adhered to in conjunction with selective food/drink intake and dietary restriction, it promotes neurohealth. In this article, we review the interactions of age and gender, as well as insulin and diabetes, with exercise, individuals’ cognitive-affective status an...

Read  full  paper  at: http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=53212#.VLcp8cnQrzE Author(s)    Malakeh Z. Malak *   Affiliation(s) Community Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Zarqa University, Zarqa, Jordan . ABSTRACT Little information exists about health-risk behaviors in Jordanian adolescents especially among 15 - 19 years olds. The purpose of this study was to assess the patterns of three of health-risk behaviors, namely, diet, physical activity, and tobacco use of the Jordanian adolescent students aged 15 to 19 years old, and to compare the patterns of these behaviors between male and female adolescents. A descriptive cross-sectional design was used. A multi-stage stratified random sample was obtained from the public school educational directorate, which is affiliated to Amman governorate. A random sub sample of eight public comprehensive secondary schools was selected, four schools for females and fo...