2.     Why it was important enough for you to add it to your library shelf: I wanted to add this to the health shelf because I think it's important to have ways to stay motivated and follow through with daily activities. Here the article highlights the importance of being kind to yourself which we have also discussed in class in order to be successful in exercising. It's important to create habits that stick and this article gives tips like starting small, rewarding yourself, and choosing activities that make you happy.

2.     Why it was important enough for you to add it to your library shelf.  It's important to know how your genes can influence your ability. We have noted that cardio, muscular strength, and flexibility training can improve people's overall fitness, however, each individual's responsiveness to exercise training can vary. I thought it was important to add this article because it highlights the specific effects of genetics and the effects they have on individuals who exercise. one important fact stated was that 44% of the difference in aerobic training response was due to genetics. 

2.     Why it was important enough for you to add it to your library shelf: I think that knowing the effects of prolonged stress is important to keep in mind because the effects can lead to serious health problems. The article states that prolonged stress can lead to depression, heart disease, and high blood pressure as well as eating disorders. Stress can also cause negative cognitive effects such as racing thoughts, poor judgment, and an inability to focus. 

2.     Why it was important enough for you to add it to your library shelf: I thought it would be important to include this article in particular because it talks about the symptoms of stress. I think we often see stress after it has persisted or manifests negatively , but its important to know the earlier signs of stress in order to keep that from happening. In this article it talks about the importance of recognizing your stress levels. It is noted that stress can manifest as an upset stomach, headaches, or even low energy. Symptoms can also be emotional such as having low self-esteem, avoidance of others or feeling the need to be in control.

2.     Why it was important enough for you to add it to your library shelf: This article highlights the ways in which we can prevent cancer. Its important to include this in the health shelf because prevention is the best way to go about fighting cancer and knowing specific ways to keep our body healthy is essential  for living a healthy life. The highest causes for cancer are due to smoking and poor dietary habits. A few of the ideas highlighted in the article that can help to prevent cancer are minimizing your daily fat intake, maintaining your ideal body weight and earing high fiber foods.

2.     Why it was important enough for you to add it to your library shelf: I thought that this article was important to include because it talks about the biochemistry of addiction and the science behind withdrawals. I thought this article was important also because it talks about the different types of brain therapies for addiction and how they are used to cure people of addictions.