Paul M. Insel, Stanford University, Walton T. Roth, Stanford University, Claire E. Insel, California Institute of Human Nutrition.
EDITION STATEMENT
Edition Statement
Fifteenth editon.
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
New York, NY :
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
McGraw-Hill Education,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
[2018]
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
xxiii, 680 pages :
Other Physical Details
color illustrations ;
Dimensions
28 cm
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
CONTENTS NOTE
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Taking charge of your health -- Stress : the constant challenge -- Psychological health -- Intimate relationships and communication -- Sex and your body -- Contraception -- Abortion -- Pregnancy and childbirth -- Drug abuse and addiction -- Alcohol : the most popular drug -- Tobacco use -- Nutrition basics -- Exercise for health and fitness -- Weight management -- Cardiovascular health -- Cancer -- Immunity and infection -- Sexually transmitted infections -- Environmental health -- Conventional and complementary medicine -- Personal safety -- Aging : a vital process -- Dying and death.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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"Connect Core Concepts in Health is written by experts who work and teach in the fields of exercise science, medicine, physical education, and health education. The Connect content provides accurate, reliable, current information on key health and wellness topics, while also addressing issues related to mind-body health, research, diversity, gender, and consumer health. The streamlined pedagogical program for the 15th edition maintains important features on diversity, behavior change, and personal reflection, while integrating some key material into the body of the chapter"--
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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.--