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Let's focus on the science of Health! Connect Core Concepts in Health integrates innovative learning technologies and the latest scientifically driven information to create a complete instructional system for students and teachers. With up-to-date coverage in every chapter,
Connect Core Concepts in Health encourages students to reflect on their choices as a foundation for a healthy life.
List of contents
1. TakingCharge of Your Health
2. Stress:The Constant Challenge
3.Psychological Health
4. IntimateRelationships and Communication
5.Sexuality, Pregnancy, and Childbirth
6.Contraception and Abortion
7. Drug Useand Addiction
8. Alcoholand Tobacco
9. NutritionBasics
10. Exercisefor Health and Fitness
11. WeightManagement
12.Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer
13. Immunityand Infection
14.Environmental Health
15.Conventional and Complementary Medicine
16. PersonalSafety
17. TheChallenge of Aging
About the author
Paul Insel, Ph.D. is Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Stanford University School of Medicine. He has been the principal investigator of numerous NIH studies involving health education, mental health, blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, and nutrition. He has authored 14 books and more than 100 articles.
