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Taking action to influence others to address a health-related concern or to support a health-related belief.
Advocacy
Those things you aim for that take planning and work.
Goals
A written or spoken media message designed to interest consumers in purchasing a product or service.
Advertising
Failure by a health professional to meet accepted standards.
Malpractice
The reaction of the body and mind to everyday challenges and demands.
Stress
A goal that you can reach in a short period of time.
Short-term Goal
Judging the benefits of different products by comparing several factors, such as quality, features, and the cost.
Comparison Shopping
The sale of worthless products or services that claim to prevent disease or cure other health problems.
Health Fraud
Specific tools and strategies to maintain, protect, and improve all aspects of your health.
Health Skills
The ideas, beliefs, and attitudes about what is important that help guide the way you live.
Values
Someone who purchases or uses health products or services.
Health Consumer
People or groups whose sole purpose is to take on regional, national, and even international consumer issues.
Consumer Advocates
The process of ending a conflict through cooperation and problem solving.
Conflict Resolution
Multistep strategy to identify and achieve your goals.
Action Plan
A company's or a store's written agreement to repair a product or refund your money if the product doesn't function properly.
warranty
A goal that you plan to reach over an extended period of time.
Long-Term Goal
The exchange of thoughts, feelings, and beliefs between two or more people.
Interpersonal Communication
The steps that enable you to make a healthful decision.
Decision-Making Skills
Well-Grounded or justifiable.
Valid
Skills that help you reduce and manage stress in your life.
Stress Management Skills