This article describes a health education curriculum, "Hale and Hardy's Helpful Health Hints," developed for students enrolled in Head Start programs. (JMK)

This investigation studied several aspects of the Exercise Behavior Model by investigating 65 college women's exercise behavior in relation to perceived control over exercise behavior, selected values, and attitudes toward physical activity. Results of this exploratory study are reported. (JMK)

Students were found to resist persuasive pressure towards alcohol after completing a course utilizing McGuire's Inoculation Theory. The Inoculation Theory familiarizes students with possible arguments pressuring them to drink and suggests refutations to be used. Details of this theory and techniques of the testing procedure are given. (DF)

Storytelling can be used to motivate people toward good health behaviors. When Seminole Indians were told health-related folktales, they became more aware of obesity and diabetes problems. Suggestions for developing stories and questions are listed along with recommendations and conclusions. (DF)

Various studies indicate that Vitamin C does not prevent or cure a cold, but it may ameliorate symptoms in some individuals. The development of a balanced life-style is more effective towards cold prevention. (DF)

This article discusses holistic philosophy and its relationship to health education. The holistic approach serves to facilitate health as a positive condition of the individual as a whole. The following holistic viewpoints are explained: the nature of man and the universe, relationship of mind to body, human personality, and cause and effect. (DF)

The importance of evaluation and needs assessment balance in the planning cycle of adult education program development is discussed. A 10-step Problem Analysis Model is offered and explained to help educators develop an integrated, reality-based program that identifies a target group and defines and prioritizes needs. (DF)

Although the terms "personal health" and "medical care" are used interchangeably, they have different meanings. Health is a personal responsibility, medicine is a drug given as a form of treatment. A new definition of health is suggested that treats health as a dynamic status. (DF)

This article examines school sex educators' views toward selected topics and their importance to the sex education curriculum. Findings indicate that teachers feel the topics were necessary, with biological aspects and sexual health care being most important. Details of the methodology used in the study are discussed. (DF)

The results of a study on college students indicate that creativity levels are positively affected by educational imagery. Educational imagery can be used in the health curriculum as a method for problem solving and developing self-control. Data and conclusions from this study are explained. (DF)

Historical data were examined to observe the relationship between anti-smoking publicity, growth in cigarette advertisers' appeal to women, and change in proportion of women smokers. These relationships provide insight as to what interventions might be successful in reducing the growing number of women smokers. (Author/DF)

College students enrolled in a required, general studies personal health course were studied to determine if individuals who reported more self-actualizing characteristics also reported more preventive health practices. Results support this theory and suggest that mental health promotion should be a central focus of health education. (DF)

Medical self-care is the involvement of laypersons, on their own behalf, in health promotion and decision making, disease prevention, and disease detection and treatment. A description of a self-care course that was designed and taught at Western Illinois University is offered. Results of a postcourse evaluation are presented. (DF)

The Seaside Health Education Conference, held each June in Seaside, Oregon, offers resources and a model for wellness-oriented health education. Emphasis is on developing agent skills while sharing in a health education communication network. An evaluation of different aspects of the Seaside conference is presented. (DF)

This article reviews the scope and dynamics of heart, lung, and blood diseases and explains the need for research on primary prevention programs for children. Suggestions for school health education programs that contribute to disease prevention are delineated. (Author/DF)