The media and health issues go hand in hand. “The world depicted in advertisements is one of people striving to be thinner, prettier and wealthier. Honesty doesn't pay, conformity reigns and thinking of others is for wimps” (Day 84-85). Young men and women rely heavily on the media for advice on relationships, the latest trends, and even what to eat or not to eat. The media is doing its best to provide the most accurate and reliable information to these young men and women, but there has been and always will be that advertisement or publicity that would have been better off not being seen or heard. Additionally, the media encourages undesirable behavior among adolescents. “Advertising teaches a superficial, present-moment philosophy that can influence already rebellious adolescents” (Day 85). This leads to teenagers running away from home, getting married in 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 and checking their Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, Facebook, and MySpace for gossip that might meet their needs. Teenagers tend to prey on other people's problems and rely on the media to exploit those problems for ultimate satisfaction. These burning desires impact their mental and physical well-being, both for the teen doing the dirty work and the teen who is being targeted. Additionally, teenagers tend to be distrustful of their own bodies and the media likes to show them a desirable body using magazines and websites. Likewise, it leads to a shameful view of one's own body and one's personality in general. Therefore, the media has a direct impact on both the medium of paper......ngton Hills, MI: Greenhaven Press, 2005. 151-156. Print.Ballaro, Beverly and Wagner, Geraldine. “Body image and the media: an overview. » Points of view: body image and the media (2013): 1. Points of view reference center. Internet. November 22, 2013. Chung, Paul J. et al. “Association Between Adolescent Audiences and Alcohol Advertising on Cable Television.” American Journal of Public Health 100.3 (2010): 555-562. Consumer health completed. Internet. November 22, 2013. Kelly, Bridget et al. “Television food advertising to children: a global perspective.” » American Journal Of Public Health 100.9 (2010): 1730-1736. Consumer health completed. Internet. 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. Internet. November 22. 2013.