TY - BOOK AU - Insel, Paul M. AU - Insel,Paul M. AU - Roth,Walton T. TI - Core concepts in health SN - 0072559136 (softcover) AV - RA776.C83 U1 - 613 21 PY - 2004/// CY - Boston PB - McGraw Hill KW - Health N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; Contents: Establishing a basis for wellness: Taking charge of your health -- Stress: the constant challenge -- Psychological health -- Understanding sexuality: Intimate relationships and communication -- Sex and your body -- Contraception -- Abortion --Pregnancy and childbirth -- Making responsible decisions: substance use and substance abuse: the use and abuse of psychoactive drugs -- The Responsible use of alcohol -- Toward a tobacco-free society -- Getting fit: Nutrition basics -- Exercise for health and fitness -- Weight management -- Protecting yourself from disease: Cardiovascular health -- Cancer -- Immunity and infection -- Sexually trasmitted diseases -- Accepting physical limits: Aging: a vital process -- Dying and death -- Making choices in health care: Health care: conventional and complementary medicine -- Self-care: skills for the health care consumer -- Improving your chances: Personal safety and environmental health: personal safety: protecting yourself from unintentional injuries and violence -- Environmental health -- Appendix A: Nutritional content of popular items from fast-food restaurant -- B: A self-care guide for common medical problems -- C: Resources for self-care -- Credits UR - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0614/2003043046-d.html UR - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0614/2003043046-t.html ER -