Chapter 1

• The discussion of the dimensions of wellness has been thoroughly updated, with the addition of financial wellness, and refined explanations of emotional, interpersonal, and occupation wellness
• All of the chapter's statistical material has been updated to reflect the latest information on morbidity, mortality, and measures of quality of life
• The discussion of Healthy People 2020 has been updated with the newest round of objectives and the latest statistics on Americans' progress toward meeting these goals
• A new Wellness Matters box, "Wellness Matters for College Students," introduces students to the wellness issues most relevant to their age and circumstances
• A new blank Behavior Change Contract provides a vital tool for tracking and achieving meaningful behavior change

Chapter 2

• Statistics on stress have been updated throughout, with data from the 2011 American Psychological Association's "Stress in America" survey
• A new Wellness Matters box, "Coping with News of Traumatic Events," helps students deal with troubling news, whether it be about local, nation, or international events
• An expanded discussion of the role of spirituality in managing stress includes spiritual engagement beyond the traditional definition of organized religion

Chapter 3

• A new section on becoming resilient defines psychological resilience and provides tips on building personal resiliency
• All of the chapter's statistical material has been updated to reflect the latest information on the prevalence of psychological disorders among Americans
• A new Wellness Matters box, "Deliberate Self-harm," addresses the prevalence of and treatment for deliberate self injury
• Updated coverage on pharmacological therapy includes the latest drug therapies for depression, psychosis, and ADHD; discussion of the criticisms of drug therapy has been expanded

Chapter 4

• Self-acceptance added to the discussion of self-concept and self-esteem, including the role adults play in nurturing self-acceptance in children
• A new section explores the role that emotional intelligence plays in developing and maintaining meaningful relationships; tips included on enhancing one's own emotional intelligence
• The discussion on ending a relationship has been expanded to include "rebound relationships"
• A new section addresses the potential positive and negative effects that digital communication has on human relationships
• The discussion of same-sex marriage has been updated to include the latest state and national legislature
• Demographic statistics have been updated throughout, with data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Health Statistics, and others

Chapter 5

• A new table on reproductive aging in women outlines the changes that occur in the female reproductive system from puberty to postmenopause
• A new Wellness Matters box, "Questions to Ask Before Getting Involved in a Sexual Relationship" prompts readers to consider their sexual beliefs, interest, and boundaries before entering a sexual relationship
• Statistics on Americans' sexual attitudes and behaviors have been thoroughly updated

Chapter 6

• An expanded discussion on the principles of contraception introduces students to the broader principles involved in effective contraception
• A new Wellness Matters box "Contraception Use and Pregnancy Among College Students" provides the most up-to-date statistics on college-aged populations, including differences among races and ethnicities
• Sections on the contraceptive ring, contraceptive implants, injectable contraceptives, and IUDS have been updated with the latest information on effectiveness and potential side effects
• Statistics on the popularity and effectiveness of available contraceptive methods have been updated throughout

Chapter 7

• Information on the current legal status of abortion has been updated to include the latest laws and restrictions
• The most current statistics on abortion rates and methods have been integrated throughout the chapter
• A new section provides information on a man's legal rights in regards to abortion

Chapter 8

• New information on ethnicity and genetic disease has been added to the Diversity Matters box
• The sections on infertility and infertility treatments have been updated with the latest statistics and medical considerations
• New information on the causes and survival rates of preterm birth now included in the section on complications of pregnancy

Chapter 9

• A new section addresses the rise of synthetic recreational drugs, including "bath salts"
• A new Wellness Matters box, "Drug Use Among College Students," contains the latest statistics and data
• Information on gender differences and drug use has been significantly revised
• The section on the legal consequences of drug use has been updated and expanded

Chapter 10

• A new Wellness Matters box on alcoholic energy drinks details the usage and dangers of these increasingly popular beverages
• The newest data on binge drinking is included, along with discussion of the potentially harmful consequences of the practice
• Material on gender differences and alcohol use has been integrated throughout the chapter

Chapter 11

• Statistics on tobacco use updated, with data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, the Youth Risk Behavior Strategy, the American Cancer Society, and others
• Updated content on e-cigarettes addresses their composition and the validity of their marketing claims

Chapter 12

• Coverage of U.S. food guidance systems has been updated to reflect new 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans
• Coverage of the USDA's new MyPlate added, including information on how students can apply its recommendations to their own lives
• The recommended Daily Allowances for calcium and vitamin D have been updated to reflect 2011 revisions to the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) by the Food and Nutrition Board of the Institute of Medicine
• New content on the 2011 Food Safety Modernization Act appears

Chapter 13

• A new, more detailed definition of physical fitness opens the chapter
• All exercise guidelines have been updated to reflect the 2011 statement of the ACSM
• A new section on responders vs. nonresponders to exercise addresses the variety of individual response to any particular exercise program
• A new section describes how to use a heart rate monitor to measure the intensity of exercise

Chapter 14

• Statistics on overweight and obesity in the United States updated, including breakdown by gender and race/ethnicity; all statistics reflect the latest numbers available from the CDC
• Results of the latest research on overweight and obesity addressed throughout the chapter
• Material from the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans on overweight and obesity added, including information on obesogenic environments
• A new Wellness Matters box, "The Freshman 15: Fact or Myth?", addresses the true amount of typical college weight gain and provides tips for maintaining a healthy weight in college

Chapter 15

• Statistics on heart disease updated throughout
• New information appears on optimal cholesterol and LDL levels
• New content addresses the use of statins to reduce the risk of CVD

Chapter 16

• A new figure (16.1) provides data on cancer deaths attributable to cigarette smoking
• A new section describes the link between the BRCA gene and breast cancer
• Expanded coverage addresses environmental and industrial pollution as a cause of cancer
• Information on screening and treatment for prostate cancer and ovarian cancer has been updated with the latest medical recommendations
• New information appears on the treatment of melanoma

Chapter 17

• Statistics on top infectious diseases nationwide and worldwide updated with data from the CDC and the WHO
• A new Wellness on Campus box "Meningococcal Meningitis and College Students" provides information on the disease along with vaccination recommendations from the CDC and the American College
• A new section provides coverage of the 2011-2012 controversy over suppression of influenza research
• A new Embracing Wellness box "Exercise, Diet, Body Weight, and the Immune System" addresses the link between overall physical fitness and wellness and immunological health

Chapter 18

• Statistics on the prevalence of HIV/AIDS and other STDs in the United States and worldwide have been updated throughout, with breakdown by gender, ethnicity/race, sexual orientation, and sexual behavior; latest numbers available from the CDC, the WHO, and UNAIDS included
• Content updates address the latest research on HIV/AIDS and other STDs
• The new U.S. Preventive Services Task Force and American Cancer Society recommendations for Pap test and HPV test are included
• New coverage addresses the STD lymphogranuloma venereum

Chapter 19

• Updated coverage of global warming provides the latest scientific information on the problem and potential solutions
• Information on renewable energy sources has been significantly updated with the latest usage statistics and technologies
• A new section addresses the risk and risks of extreme energy sources
• All statistics have been updated throughout the chapter

Chapter 20

• A new section on pharmaceuticals and the placebo effect integrates this coverage into the chapter
• The Critical Consumer box "Evaluating Health News" has been significantly revised to better guide students through appraising the legitimacy of health information and recommendations
• A new Wellness on Campus box guides students through the process of creating a personal health record

Chapter 21

• Update information on the dangers of distracted driving, including coverage of recent state legislation and the NTSB's recommended ban on the use of portable electronic devises while driving
• Statistics updated throughout with data from the National Safety Council, Federal Bureau of Investigation, CDC, WHO, and others

Chapter 22

• A new section on sexual functioning in older adults describes changes that typically occur as we age
• Expanded information on dementia discusses the latest Alzheimer's research, as well as other common causes of dementia

Chapter 23

• The chapter has been revised throughout to address the typical concerns of a student audience
• The section on end-of-life care has been considerably revised, including a significantly expanded section on hospice care
• Material on funeral procedures has been updated to reflect the rising prevalence of cremation in the United States