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Core Concepts in Health Brief, 9/e
Paul M. Insel, Stanford University, School of Medicine
Walton T. Roth, Stanford University, School of Medicine


Table of Contents

  1. Taking Charge of Your Health
  2. Stress: The Constant Challenge
  3. Psychological Health
  4. Intimate Relationships
  5. Sexuality, Pregnancy, and Childbirth
  6. Contraception and Abortion
  7. The Use and Abuse of Psychoactive Drugs
  8. Alcohol and Tobacco
  9. Nutrition Basics
  10. Exercise for Health and Fitness
  11. Weight Management
  12. Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer
  13. Immunity and Infection
  14. The Challenge of Aging
  15. Conventional and Complementary Medicine: Skills for the Health Care Consumer
  16. Personal Safety: Protecting Yourself from Unintentional Injuries and Violence
  17. Environmental Health

Appendix: Nutritional Content of Popular Items from Fast-Food Restaurants