Preceded by Health and wellness / Gordon Edlin and Eric Golanty. c2014.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
Contents
The definition of health -- Mind-body communication maintain wellness -- Managing stress : restoring mind-body harmony -- Mental health -- Choosing a nutritious diet -- Managing a healthy weight -- Movement and physical activity for health -- Human sexuality and intimate relationships -- Understanding pregnancy and parenthood -- Choosing a fertility control method -- Protecting against sexually transmitted diseases and AIDS -- Reducing infections and building immunity : knowledge encourages prevention -- Cancer : understanding the risks and means of prevention -- Cardiovascular diseases : understanding risks and measures of prevention -- Heredity and disease -- Using drugs responsibly -- Eliminating tobacco use -- Using alcohol responsibly -- Making decisions about health care -- Exploring alternative medicines -- Accidents and injuries -- Understanding aging and dying -- Violence in our society -- Working toward a healthy environment.