Connect core concepts in Health. / Paul M. Insel, Walton T. Roth. - 11th ed. - Boston : McGraw-Hill, c2010. - xxvi, 723, [16] p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents: Taking Charge of your health -- Stress: the constant challenge -- Psychological health -- Intimate relationships and communication -- Sex and your body -- Contraception --Abortion -- Pregnancy and childbirth -- The use and abuse psychoactive drugs -- The responsible use of alcohol -- Toward a tobacco-free society -- Nutrition basics -- Exercise health and fitness -- Weight management -- Cardiovascular health -- Cancer -- Immunity and infection -- Sexually transmitted diseases -- Environmental health -- Conventional and complementary medicine -- Personal safety -- Aging: a vital process -- Dying and death -- Appendixes A : nutritional content of popular items from fast-food restaurants -- B : a self-care guide for common medical problem.

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