Download or read book The American Medical Association Guide to Health and Well being After Fifty written by Patricia Skalka and published by Random House (NY). This book was released on 1984 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abstract: An up-to-date authoritative reference book covers a broad range of health-care topics for the over 50 segment of the population. Topics include health and vitality; reducing illness and disease; coping with daily physical problems; personal growth; myths of the "mid-life crisis"; stress and strain prevention; basic information on the female menopause and on the male climacteric; family involvement; widow- and widower-hood; sexual activity; exercise and sports; nutrition and weight loss guidelines; cosmetic surgery; health spas; career change; and retirement. A synopsis of health promoting factors for mid-life is appended. (wz).
Download or read book The American Medical Association Guide to Health Well being After 50 written by Patricia Skalka and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Current Catalog written by National Library of Medicine (U.S.) and published by . This book was released on with total page 1964 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First multi-year cumulation covers six years: 1965-70.
Download or read book National Library of Medicine Current Catalog written by National Library of Medicine (U.S.) and published by . This book was released on 1993-04 with total page 880 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The American Medical Association Guide to Heart Care written by Douglas Gasner and published by Random House (NY). This book was released on 1984 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abstract: The prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease is thoroughly presented in this guide for heart disease patients and others interested in delaying or preventing heart problems. Aspects of heart care that are discussed include; 1) what researchers have found in the area of preventive care for heart disease, 2) scientific advances in treating those who have had heart attacks, and 3) the latest medical advances in cardiovascular research and implications for the future. Normal heart function is described and risk factors for developing heart disease, such as diet (cholesterol, saturated fat), stress, smoking, high blood pressure, diabetes mellitus, and obesity are presented. Diagnosis of cardiovascular disease is explained and different types of heart problems including heart attack, cardiac arrest, angina, heart block, and congestive heart failure are defined. Treatments for cardiovascular disease that are discussed include bypass surgery, artificial pacemaker implantation, heart transplant, and artificial heart surgery. Features of the guide include a chart of the do's and dont's of heart care, and a glossary of lay terms. (aj).
Download or read book The Healthy Boomer written by Peggy Edwards and published by McClelland & Stewart. This book was released on 2012-11-13 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In North America, some eighty-eight million boomers are facing the physical and personal challenges of midlife. But midlife can also be a time of tremendous vitality, confidence, and joy. In this comprehensive guide, three experts in midlife health draw on interviews, the latest research, and their own expertise to help men, women, and couples on the journey from midlife turbulence to midlife mastery. The Healthy Boomer provides easy-to-use decision-making tools, accurate information, and practical advice on such topics as: The male and female menopause; how to make a decision about hormone replacement therapy; alternative health care; preventing heart disease, cancer, and osteoporosis; prostate health and impotence; healthy relationships and great sex in midlife; anti-aging techniques; weight control, exercise, and healthy eating; the importance of spiritual well-being; handling midlife stress; what to do if you can't remember names any more. For the many North American boomers who are experiencing midlife challenges, The Healthy Boomer is required and reassuring reading.
Download or read book American Medical Association Boy s Guide to Becoming a Teen written by American Medical Association and published by Wiley + ORM. This book was released on 2010-12-08 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A boy’s “straightforward, accessible, and nonjudgmental” guide to everything they need to know about puberty and becoming a teen (Booklist). Becoming a teen is an important milestone in every boy’s life. It’s especially important at this time to get answers and advice from a trusted source. The American Medical Association Boy’s Guide to Becoming a Teen is filled with invaluable advice to get you ready for the changes you will experience during puberty. Learn about these important topics and more: · Puberty and what kinds of physical and emotional changes you can expect—from your developing body to your feelings about girls · The importance of eating the right foods and taking care of your body · Pimples, acne, and how to properly care for your skin · Your reproductive system—inside and out · Thinking about relationships and dealing with new feelings The American Medical Association Boy’s Guide to Becoming a Teen will help you understand the health issues that are of most concern to teenage boys, and will teach you how to be safe, happy, and healthy through these years.
Download or read book American Medical Association Girl s Guide to Becoming a Teen written by American Medical Association and published by John Wiley and Sons. This book was released on 2006-05-19 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Becoming a teen is an important milestone in every girl’s life. It’s even more important to get answers and advice to the most common health issues girls face from a trusted source. The American Medical Association Girl’s Guide to Becoming a Teen is filled with invaluable advice to get you ready for the changes you will experience during puberty. Learn about these important topics and more: Puberty and what kinds of physical and emotional changes you can expect—from your developing body to your feelings about boys The importance of eating the right foods and taking care of your body Your reproductive system inside and out Starting your period—what it means and how to handle it Thinking about relationships and dealing with new feelings
Download or read book The American Holistic Medical Association Guide to Holistic Health written by Larry Trivieri, Jr. and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2001-04-26 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Complete and Comprehensive Guide to Holistic Treatment "Larry Trivieri beautifully illuminates the full spectrum of natural healing approaches, highlighting the unifying themes and distinctive features of health systems around the world and across the ages. This book is a valuable resource for individuals interested in their personal well being, as well as health professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of holistic medicine."-David Simon, M.D., Medical Director, the Chopra Center for Well Being, Author, Vital Energy and Return to Wholeness Find reputable practitioners and put proven healing therapies to work in your life with this informative and reliable guide to holistic medicine and its primary treatment methods, including: * Nutritional Medicine * Environmental Medicine * Mind-Body Medicine * Traditional Chinese Medicine * Osteopathic Medicine * Chiropractic * Botanical Medicine * Bodywork/Massage * Naturopathic Medicine * Homeopathy * Ayurvedic Medicine * Acupuncture * Yoga and many more
Download or read book Change of Life written by Susan Flamholtz Trien and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2011-04-13 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Once upon a time, menopause was a deep, dark secret. But not today. Today we want to know exactly what to expect, how to deal with our physical and emotional changes, and how to continue to live life to the fullest. • The menopause handbook answers all your questions. You’ll learn • How and why menopause occurs—and how to recognize the physical signs • What to eat for your changing nutritional needs to avoid weight gain and stay healthy • How menopause may affect your sexuality—and why many women find sex better after menopause • What types of exercise are best for you • Strategies for coping with the “middle-age blues” • How to prevent osteoporosis • What causes hot flashes—and how to get fast relief • The truth about the emotional side of menopause—career and role changes, men’s own mid-life crises, and how to deal with stress Combining solid, up-to-date medical information with personal anecdotes from women who have been there, this comprehensive handbook dispels the myths about menopause and guides every woman through this time with confidence.
Download or read book The American Medical Association Guide to Better Sleep written by Lynne Lamberg and published by Random House (NY). This book was released on 1984 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Prime Time written by Marilyn Hughes Gaston and published by One World/Ballantine. This book was released on 2003 with total page 495 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Today seven million African American women are living in their prime, experiencing the joys and challenges of middle age. Now, at last, here is the book that addresses ourtotalhealth needs—physical, emotional, and spiritual. Written by a distinguished physician and a clinical psychologist,Prime Timeis the first complete guide that empowers us to take charge of our lives and attain the well-being we deserve. In many ways, it’s true that we are better off today than our foremothers were: We earn more money, command more respect. Yet in spite of these advances, we still experience more chronic health problems, endure more stress, and live shorter lives than women of other races. That’s whyPrime Timeis both urgent and essential. This groundbreaking book not only lays out a detailed, practical plan for overall healing and for maintaining wellness, it also addresses the underlying attitudes and assumptions that lead so many of us to neglect ourselves and undermine our own health.Prime Timewill help you • Reframe priorities to put yourself and your own health needs first • Interpret the latest medical findings on the Big Four killers and how they affect black women in middle age • Profile your current health with worksheets, quizzes, and assessment tools • Renew sex at midlife by eliminating restricting myths and taboos and finding new paths to pleasure • Reduce anger and “attitude” that block you from attaining good health • Identify the nontraditional signs of depression and anxiety common to African American women Comprehensive, straight-talking, and grounded in science and spiritual truth,Prime Timeis at once a guide to total health in middle age and a celebration of the strength, wisdom, and beauty of African American women in their second half of life.
Download or read book A Physician s Guide to Return to Work written by James B. Talmage and published by American Medical Association Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finally a guide book to help primary care physicians and care providers navigate return-to-work issues. This needed reference is written from the healthcare provider's point of view combining the science with the art of medicine. A Physician's Guide to Return to Work teaches physicians and health care providers how to think through the issues of "risk", "capacity" and "tolerance" when negotiating return-to-work and stay-at-work issues with patients. Highlights of this resource include: A concise compilation of current data The most common questions faced by physicians, insurers, attorneys, employers and workers' compensation managers and answered based on the most current science available Written by practicing physicians and legal experts who regularly face return-to-work issues Delves into the practical aspects of evidence-based medicine, causation analysis, functional capacity evaluations and the legal aspects of return-to-work decision making Ways primary care physicians can help patients negotiate return-to-work decisions Discusses the implications of medication, driving and work The health consequences of unemployment Step-by-step information about specific body systems Specific examples and case studies Tables and charts from the most current edition of The Medical Disability Advisor
Download or read book Self care and Self help Groups for the Elderly written by and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Approximately 90 national or broadly based organizations that deal with the elderly in sponsoring programs that promote self-help practices and self-care. Alphabetical arrangement by organizations. Each entry gives organization name, address, telephone number, membership, description, periodicals, and other publications. Index.
Download or read book Suggestions to Medical Authors and A M A Style Book written by American Medical Association and published by . This book was released on 1919 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Over Fifty written by Tom Biracree and published by Harper Perennial. This book was released on 1991 with total page 514 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides information on finances, health care, recreation, housing, social life, and resources of government agencies and private organizations for older Americans.
Download or read book The American Medical Association Essential Guide to Menopause written by American Medical Association and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2000-04 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The American Medical Association sorts through a wide array of professional views to compile solid, clear-cut information on menopause in one comprehensive volume. Now, every woman can make informed health-care decisions with her doctor during this life-changing condition, and weigh individual needs and health risks in choosing the best treatments. From recognizing its earliest symptoms to reducing the potential of menopause-related health problems, here is everything you need to know about: Physical symptoms throughout all phases of menopause Feeling good emotionally Early detection of heart disease, breast cancer and other health risks Osteoporosis prevention-how to maintain strong, healthy bones Treatments including hormone replacement therapy, other prescription medications and complementary therapies Gynecological problems and procedures Lifestyle recommendations for fitness, nutrition and stress management Staying sexually active during menopause. The American Medical Association Essential Guide to Menopause includes a listing of brief touchstones to good health, Your Menopause Health Priorities Checklist, as well as a detailed glossary of medical terms made easy. Now you can be prepared for the changes that come with menopause -- and feel assured and empowered -- with this authoritative, indispensable guide.
