Core concepts in health / Paul M. Insel, Walton T. Roth ; Kirstan Price, developmental editor.
Publication details: Boston, Mass. : McGraw-Hill, c2006.Edition: 10th editionDescription: xxxii, 717, [33] p. : ill. ; 28 cmISBN:- 0072972300 (alk. paper)
- 9780073138879
- WA 100 159e 2006
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
Part one: Establishing a basis for wellness
Chapter 1: Taking charge of your health
Chapter 2: Stress, the constant challenge
Chapter 3: Psychological health
Part two: Understanding sexuality
Chapter 4: Intimate relationships and communication
Chapter 5: Sex and your body
Chapter 6: Contraception
Chapter 7: Abortion
Chapter 8: Pregnancy and childbirth
Part three: Making responsible decisions, substance use and abuse
Chapter 9: Use and abuse of psychoactive drugs
Chapter 10: Responsible use of alcohol
Chapter 11: Toward a tobacco-free society
Part four: Getting fit
Chapter 12: Nutrition basics
Chapter 13: Exercise for health and fitness
Chapter 14: Weight management
Part five: Protecting yourself from disease
Chapter 15: Cardiovascular health
Chapter 16: Cancer
Chapter 17: Immunity and infection
Chapter 18: Sexually transmitted diseases
Part six: Accepting physical limits
Chapter 19: Aging, a vital process
Chapter 20: Dying and death
Part seven: Living well in the world
Chapter 21: Conventional and complementary medicine, skills for the health care consumer
Chapter 22: Personal safety, protecting yourself from unintentional injuries and violence Chapter 23: Environmental health
Appendixes:
A. Nutritional content of popular items from fast-food restaurants
B. Self-care guide for common medical problems.
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