The media and health issues go hand in hand. “The world depicted in the commercials is that of people struggling to be thinner, prettier and richer. Honesty doesn't pay, conformism reigns and thinking about others is cowardly" (Days 84-85). Young men and women rely heavily on the media for advice on relationships, the latest trends, and even what to eat and what not to eat. The media does its best to provide the most accurate and reliable information to these young men and women, but there was and always will be that publicity or publicity that would have been better left unseen or heard. Furthermore, the media promotes unwanted behaviors among adolescents. “Advertising teaches a superficial, living-in-the-moment philosophy that can influence already rebellious teenagers” (Day 85). This leads to teenagers running away from home, getting married in Las Vegas, or even becoming hippies living in a van. The media are part of a teenager's daily life. For example, teens are constantly on their phones, checking Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, Facebook and MySpace for any gossip that might suit their needs. Teens tend to exploit the problems of others and rely on the media to exploit these problems and gain maximum satisfaction. These burning desires affect their mental and physical well-being, both for the teen who is doing the dirty work and for the teen who is being targeted. Additionally, teenagers tend to be very insecure about their bodies and the media enjoys flashing a desirable body in their faces through the use of magazines and websites. Likewise, this leads to a shameful view of one's body and personality in general. Therefore, the media has a direct impact on both... center of paper......ngton Hills, MI: Greenhaven Press, 2005. 151-156. Print.Ballaro, Beverly and Wagner, Geraldine. “Body image and media: an overview.” Points of View: Body Image and Media (2013): 1. Points of View Reference Center. Network. November 22, 2013.Chung, Paul J., et al. “Association Between Teen Audiences and Alcohol Advertising on Cable Television.” American Journal of Public Health 100.3 (2010): 555-562. Consumer health completed. Network. November 22, 2013. Kelly, Bridget et al. “Television Food Advertising for Children: A Global Perspective.” American Journal Of Public Health 100.9 (2010): 1730-1736. Consumer health completed. Network. November 22, 2013. Jernigan, David H., et al. “Youth Exposure to Television Alcohol Advertising: 25 Markets, United States, 2010.” “MMWR: Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report 62.44 (2013): 877-880. Consumer health completed. Network. November 22. 2013.