Author : Elizabeth Crow
Publisher : Rodale
Page : 556 pages
File Size : 21,88 MB
Release : 2002-10-18
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781579544911
A guide to women's health draws on the latest medical research to answer questions concerning a wide variety of health issues, with sections on how to cope with the problems of aging and a six-step plan for healthy exercise.
Author : Bruce D. Shephard
Publisher : Plume Books
Page : 620 pages
File Size : 15,37 MB
Release : 1997
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN :
This comprehensive sourcebook for women of all ages goes beyond gynecological issues to cover the full spectrum of health concerns. "The single best reference on women's health problems".--The Washington Post. 150+ photos and drawings.
Author : Michele Kettles
Publisher : Human Kinetics
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 10,36 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780736057691
Examining the benefits of exercise for women, from osteoporosis prevention to reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease, this book reviews the physiological fitness differences between men and women. It also helps women to tailor an exercise programme to their stage in life: adolescence, pre-menopause, menopause, post-menopause and ageing.
Author : Eleanor Hinton Hoytt
Publisher : Hay House, Inc
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 14,2 MB
Release : 2012-02-01
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 1401936962
The story of Black women in America is one of triumph and grace, even with odds stacked high against them. Health First! The Black Woman’s Wellness Guide provides you with a comprehensive guide to your #1 resource: yourself. Today, as Black women face an unprecedented health crisis, denial and self-neglect are no longer viable options. This groundbreaking volume is rooted in the pioneering work of the Black Women’s Health Imperative, the nation’s only nonprofit organization devoted to advancing the health and wellness of Black women and girls. It offers a core health philosophy—too long denied Black women—based on putting your health first. Health First! explores Black women’s most critical health challenges, connecting the dots through honest discussions with experts and the uncensored stories of real women—from adolescence through elderhood. The focus is on prevention and awareness, across generations and circumstances—from candid conversations about reproductive health and HIV/AIDS to frank explorations of Black women’s Top 10 Health Risks, including cancer, obesity, and violence. No matter what your age or health status, this unprecedented health reference will become a trusted ally as you seek accessible and relevant information to help you navigate your most pressing health needs. In an age of uncertainty, it’s time to take control and truly discover the vitality, power, and joy that can be yours when you learn how to put your health first.
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Publisher : Rodale Press
Page : 554 pages
File Size : 50,6 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Women
ISBN : 9781609610852
Author : Catherine Rush Thompson
Publisher : SLACK Incorporated
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 12,67 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781556426179
The all-encompassingPrevention Practice: A Physical Therapistrsquo;s Guide to Health, Fitness, and Wellnesssuccessfully details the impact health promotion, health protection, and the prevention of illness and disability have on increasing the quality and length of a healthy life for individuals across the lifespan. Dr. Catherine Thompson along with eight contributors, all with diverse backgrounds in physical therapy, rehabilitation, and healthcare, present the fundamental health, fitness, and wellness concepts that are critical for providing preventive care to healthy, impaired, and at-risk populations as outlined in theGuide to Physical Therapist PracticeandHealthy People 2010. Prevention Practiceincludes screening tools for determining risk factors associated with common medical problems as well as resources for implementing prevention practice in clinical and community-based settings, including planning and marketing a prevention practice. Additionally, this unique guide offers suggestions for providing appropriate interventions (consultation, referral, education, resources, and program development). Some topics covered include: bull; Overview of holistic versus traditional medicine bull; A comparison of isometric, isotonic, and isokinetic exercises bull; Comprehensive physical health screening bull; Musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and integumentary impairments and developmental disabilities bull; Tips, letters, and ldquo;dorsquo;s and donrsquo;tsrdquo; for providing advocacy to those in need of guidance Perfect for clinicians, students, allied health professionals, rehabilitation specialists, physical medicine specialists, and recreation therapists,Prevention Practiceis a valuable resource for everyone in the areas of health, fitness, and wellness. Additional features: bull; Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance table bull; Lifestyle Behaviors Screening questionnaire bull; Pathology-specific signs and symptoms bull; Womenrsquo;s health issues bull; Risk of injury based upon age, gender, and race bull; Nutrition screening for older adults
Author : Mary Jane Minkin
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 470 pages
File Size : 32,58 MB
Release : 2005-01-01
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780300105940
A prominent gynecologist explains how to make the best choices for female reproductive health in this authoritative, easy-to-read guide This book is for every woman who has wished for an unhurried, personal conversation with a sympathetic doctor who will answer her questions about reproductive health. Dr. Mary Jane Minkin, a gynecologist practicing for more than 25 years, presents a complete and up-to-date guide to a healthy reproductive system for women in their teens through middle age. With warmth and understanding, Dr. Minkin and coauthor Carol V. Wright respond to questions about the gynecological issues that concern women today, including sexual activity, contraception, and family planning. Readers of The Yale Guide to Women's Reproductive Health willlearn how the female body works, what problems may arise, and what solutions are available--in short, they will become better prepared to participate in their own health care and to make healthy decisions.
Author : Philip Maffetone
Publisher : Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
Page : 545 pages
File Size : 13,10 MB
Release : 2012-01-04
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 1616083794
Take your healthcare into your own hands create a personalized diet and exercise plan to keep you fit, healthy, and active throughout your...
Author : Sherry A. Ross
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 12,17 MB
Release : 2017-04-25
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 1682612406
"She-ology describes the state of the vagina at every age and stage of a woman's life"--
Author : Cheryl Hawk
Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 33,93 MB
Release : 2013-01-24
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1469828766
Health Promotion and Wellness is designed to provide health care providers with both the theoretical knowledge and practical skills they need to provide high-quality clinical preventive services. This unique resource is separated into two sections: The first section gives information on risks, ways providers can assess for risk and tools they can use to advise and help patients move forward. The second section is a tool kit with information, resources, tools and other items that can help the clinician provide evidence-based, patient-centered information to their patients. This accessible reference provide readers with the basic elements necessary to help their patients change their health behavior related to the most prevalent risk factors, and to serve as a springboard to keep pace with the latest evidence arising in the applied science of wellness, prevention and health promotion. INSIDE YOU’LL FIND: • Screening, prevention, health promotion and advising information and resources that will complement your routine care of the patients you serve • Instructions for how to appropriately use CPT codes for billing preventive services
