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• Feature Contents (p. xv)
• Preface (p. xix)
• Part 1 Achieving Wellness (p. 1)
• 1 Achieving Personal Health (p. 3)
• Defining Health and Wellness (p. 4)
• Models of Health (p. 4)
• Dimensions of Health and Wellness (p. 7)
• Health as Positive Wellness (p. 8)
• Taking Responsibility for Your Health (p. 10)
• National Health Objectives (p. 14)
• Spirituality and Health (p. 15)
• Making Healthy Changes (p. 15)
• 2 Mind-Body Communications Maintain Wellness (p. 21)
• Homeostasis and Health (p. 23)
• The Autonomic Nervous System (p. 24)
• Hormones (p. 25)
• The Mind Can Create Illness or Wellness (p. 26)
• The Placebo Effect (p. 28)
• Faith and Healing (p. 31)
• Religion and Health (p. 31)
• Hypnosis and Healing (p. 32)
• The Relaxation Response (p. 33)
• 3 Managing Stress: Restoring Mind-Body Harmony (p. 41)
• The Definition of Stress (p. 42)
• How Stress Contributes to Illness (p. 43)
• Stress Activators (p. 43)
• Reactions to Activators (p. 47)
• The Consequences of Our Reactions (p. 49)
• Stress and the Immune System (p. 51)
• Managing Stress (p. 52)
• 4 Maintaining Emotional Wellness (p. 59)
• Understanding Thoughts and Emotions (p. 60)
• Developing Coping Strategies (p. 61)
• Fears, Phobias, and Anxiety (p. 64)
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (p. 66)
• Depression (p. 67)
• Anger (p. 70)
• Sleep and Dreams (p. 71)
• Mental Disorders (p. 74)
• Part 2 Eating and Exercising Toward a Healthy Lifestyle (p. 79)
• 5 Choosing a Nutritious Diet (p. 81)
• Dietary Guidelines for Eating Right (p. 82)
• Food Labels (p. 84)
• The Three Functions of Food (p. 85)
• The Seven Components of Food (p. 90)
• Dietary Supplements (p. 100)
• Food Additives (p. 102)
• Food Safety (p. 103)
• Fast Food (p. 104)
• Vegetarian Diets (p. 104)
• How Nutrition Affects the Brain (p. 107)
• 6 Managing a Healthy Weight (p. 113)
• What Is Desirable Weight? (p. 114)
• The Regulation of Body Fat (p. 117)
• Sensible Weight Maintenance (p. 119)
• The Medical Management of Overweight (p. 121)
• Weight Control Fads and Fallacies (p. 124)
• Body Image (p. 127)
• Eating Disorders (p. 127)
• It's in Your Hands (p. 129)
• 7 Physical Activity for Health and Well-Being (p. 135)
• What Is Physical Activity? (p. 136)
• Part 3 Building Healthy Relationships (p. 153)
• 8 Developing Healthy Intimate and Sexual Relationships (p. 155)
• Defining Sex and Sexuality (p. 156)
• Gender Identity and Gender Role (p. 157)
• Defining Sexual Orientation (p. 158)
• Sexual Biology (p. 159)
• Sexual Arousal and Response (p. 165)
• Fitness and Conditioning (p. 140)
• Making Physical Activity a Priority (p. 143)
• Exercise Abuse (p. 147)
• Developing Positive Sexual Relationships (p. 169)
• Communicating in Intimate Relationships (p. 173)
• 9 Understanding Pregnancy and Parenthood (p. 181)
• Choosing Whether or Not to Be a Parent (p. 182)
• Becoming Pregnant (p. 182)
• Pregnancy (p. 183)
• Health Habits During Pregnancy (p. 186)
• Risks to Fetal Development (p. 188)
• How to Detect Birth Defects (p. 189)
• Problems During Pregnancy (p. 190)
• Childbirth (p. 190)
• Medical Interventions (p. 192)
• The Postpartum Transition (p. 194)
• Infertility (p. 195)
• Adoption (p. 197)
• 10 Choosing a Fertility Control Method (p. 201)
• Fertility Control (p. 202)
• Withdrawal (p. 203)
• Douching (p. 203)
• Hormonal Contraception: The Pill (p. 203)
• The Intrauterine Device (p. 206)
• Barrier Methods (p. 207)
• Fertility Awareness Methods (p. 212)
• Sterilization (p. 214)
• Choosing the Right Fertility Control Method (p. 216)
• Responsibility for Fertility Control (p. 216)
• Discussing Fertility Control Responsibility (p. 217)
• Why Sexually Active People Do Not Use Fertility Control (p. 217)
• Emergency Contraception (p. 219)
• Abortion (p. 220)
• 11 Protecting against Sexually Transmitted Diseases and AIDS (p. 225)
• STD Risk Factors (p. 226)
• Common STDs (p. 228)
• Part 4 Understanding and Preventing Disease (p. 243)
• 12 Reducing Infections and Building Immunity: Knowledge Encourages Prevention (p. 245)
• Infectious Microorganisms (p. 246)
• Recognizing Agents of Infectious Disease (p. 246)
• Fighting Infectious Diseases (p. 248)
• How the Body Protects Itself (p. 250)
• Common Infectious Diseases (p. 251)
• Hospital-Acquired Infections (p. 258)
• The Immune System Battles Infections (p. 258)
• Immunizations (p. 261)
• Understanding Allergies (p. 262)
• Recognition of "Self" (p. 265)
• Preventing STDs (p. 236)
• AIDS and HIV (p. 269)
• Preventing Infections (p. 271)
• 13 Cancer: Understanding Risks and Means of Prevention (p. 277)
• Understanding Cancer (p. 278)
• Causes of Cancer (p. 280)
• Environmental Factors (p. 283)
• Facts About Common Cancers (p. 286)
• Diet and Cancer Risk (p. 291)
• Cancer Treatments (p. 292)
• 14 Cardiovascular Diseases: Understanding Risks and Measures of Prevention (p. 301)
• Understanding Cardiovascular Diseases (p. 302)
• Effects of Atherosclerosis (p. 305)
• Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease (p. 311)
• Diet and Cardiovascular Disease (p. 317)
• 15 How Genes Affect Health (p. 325)
• Congenital Defects (p. 326)
• Human Heredity (p. 329)
• Preventing Hereditary Diseases (p. 331)
• Part 5 Explaining Drug Use and Abuse (p. 341)
• 16 Using Drugs Responsibly (p. 343)
• What Is a Drug? (p. 344)
• The Overmedicating of Americans (p. 348)
• Consequences of Drug Use (p. 351)
• Stimulants (p. 354)
• Depressants (p. 358)
• Marijuana (p. 359)
• Hallucinogens (p. 360)
• Phencyclidine (PCP) (p. 361)
• Inhalants (p. 361)
• Anabolic Steroids (p. 362)
• Reducing Drug Use (p. 362)
• 17 Eliminating Tobacco Use (p. 367)
• Tobacco Use in the United States (p. 368)
• Physiological Effects of Tobacco (p. 370)
• Smokeless Tobacco (p. 370)
• Cigars (p. 371)
• Smoking and Disease (p. 371)
• Why People Smoke (p. 374)
• Quitting Smoking (p. 375)
• The War of Words (p. 376)
• 18 Using Alcohol Responsibly (p. 383)
• History of Alcohol Use (p. 385)
• Drinking on Campus (p. 385)
• How Alcohol Affects the Body (p. 387)
• The Effects of Alcohol on Behavior (p. 388)
• Other Effects of Alcohol (p. 391)
• Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (p. 392)
• Responsible Drinking (p. 395)
• Part 6 Making Healthy Choices (p. 399)
• 19 Making Decisions About Health Care (p. 401)
• Being a Wise Health Care Consumer (p. 402)
• Selecting a Health Care Practitioner (p. 402)
• Seeing the Doctor (p. 404)
• Hospitals (p. 405)
• Understanding Health Care Financing (p. 406)
• Health Care Issues Today (p. 409)
• 20 Exploring Alternative Medicines (p. 415)
• Defining Alternative Medicine (p. 417)
• Alternative Medicines (p. 417)
• Choosing an Alternative Medicine (p. 426)
• 21 Preventing Unintentional Injuries and Accidents: What You Can Do (p. 431)
• Unintentional Injuries and Accidents (p. 432)
• Motor Vehicle Safety (p. 435)
• Motorcycle Safety (p. 436)
• Pedestrian Safety (p. 437)
• Bicycle Safety (p. 438)
• Home Safety (p. 439)
• Work Safety (p. 442)
• First Aid and Emergencies (p. 443)
• Taking Risks and Preventing Accidents (p. 443)
• Part 7 Overcoming Obstacles (p. 447)
• 22 Understanding Aging and Dying (p. 449)
• America's Aging Population (p. 451)
• How Long Can Human Beings Live? (p. 452)
• Theories of Aging (p. 453)
• Alzheimer's Disease and Senile Dementia (p. 455)
• Parkinson's Diseas (p. 456)
• Osteoporosis (p. 457)
• Fear of Aging and Dying (p. 459)
• Death with Dignity (p. 459)
• Healthy Aging (p. 463)
• 23 Violence in Our Society (p. 469)
• Interpersonal Violence (p. 470)
• Sexual Assault (p. 475)
• Elder Abuse (p. 477)
• Firearm Violence (p. 478)
• World Violence and Bioterrorism (p. 481)
• 24 Working Toward a Healthy Environment (p. 487)
• Outdoor Pollution (p. 489)
• Carbon Dioxide and Global Warming (p. 493)
• Indoor Pollution (p. 496)
• Water Pollution (p. 497)
• Land Pollution (p. 498)
• Pesticides (p. 498)
• Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) (p. 500)
• Endocrine Disruptors (p. 500)
• Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs) (p. 501)
• Noise Pollution (p. 502)
• How Human Population Growth Affects Us (p. 503)
• Appendix A Stress Management Techniques (p. 509)
• Appendix B Calendar of Events and Health Organizations (p. 519)
• Glossary (p. 523)
• Study Guide and Self Assessment Workbook (p. 537)
• Index (p. 603)
• Managing Stress
• Harmony and Peace (p. 7)
• The Rainbow of Human Energy (p. 8)
• Visualization Reduces Exam Anxiety (p. 29)
• Progressive Muscle Relaxation (p. 33)
• Do It the "Write" Way (p. 54)
• Two Monks and the River (p. 55)
• Humor Therapy (p. 62)
• Coping with Stress Through Diet (p. 94)
• Self-Esteem and Weight Control (p. 116)
• Treating the Underlying Emotional Causes of Obesity (p. 125)
• Walking in Balance (p. 140)
• Stages of Exercise-Induced Relaxed Concentration (p. 142)
• Pillow Talk (p. 175)
• Pregnancy and Childbirth: Belly Breathing Exercise (p. 193)
• Why It Is Vital to Stay HIV-free (p. 236)
• The Art of Visualization (p. 294)
• Open Heart Meditation (p. 307)
• The Art of Acceptance (p. 327)
• Meditation (p. 354)
• Breaking Addictive Behaviors (p. 392)
• Mindful Meditation (p. 437)
• Coping with Anger (p. 472)
• "Road Rage" on the Rise (p. 475)
• Check Your Anger Level (p. 479)
• Honoring Mother Earth (p. 488)
• Wellness Guide
• Whole-Person Wellness (p. 9)
• Oh My Aching Head! (p. 10)
• Health Issues for College Students (p. 13)
• Using Your Mind to Heal Your Body (p. 23)
• Healing Prayers (p. 32)
• Using Your Mind to Improve Health (p. 35)
• Disorders That Can Be Caused or Aggravated by Stress (p. 44)
• Time Management (p. 47)
• Twenty Tips for Managing Stress (p. 52)
• Hints for Emotional Wellness (p. 61)
• Common Defense Mechanisms (p. 63)
• If a Friend Is Considering Suicide (p. 69)
• Some Tips for Dealing with Anger (p. 70)
• Getting a Good Night's Sleep (p. 72)
• How to Use the Food Guide Pyramid (p. 86)
• Taking Care of Your Teeth and Gums (p. 88)
• New Rules for Organic Labeling (p. 90)
• Estimating Your Daily Caloric Needs (p. 92)
• Guidelines for Food Safety (p. 106)
• Mindful Eating (p. 121)
• Weight-Management Suggestions (p. 122)
• Elite Athletes Are at Risk for Eating Disorders (p. 130)
• Getting into Shape (p. 144)
• What's Your Excuse? Changing the Attitudes That Block Exercising (p. 145)
• A Plan for Fitness (p. 146)
• Common Overuse Injuries (p. 147)
• Tips for Enhancing Sexual Experience (p. 169)
• Home Pregnancy Testing (p. 184)
• A Comparison of Various Contraceptive Methods (p. 205)
• Putting On a Condom (p. 211)
• Birth Control Guide (p. 218)
• Condom Sense (p. 237)
• Are the Hamburgers Safe? Maybe Yes, Maybe No (p. 257)
• Boosting Immunity with Herbs (p. 262)
• A Cure for Asthma (p. 263)
• How to Examine Your Breasts (p. 287)
• Inherited Genes for Breast Cancer: What to Do? (p. 288)
• Ways to Prevent Skin Cancer (p. 290)
• Risk Factors for Heart Disease (p. 311)
• How to Interpret Blood Cholesterol and Lipid Measurements (p. 314)
• Concussion to the Heart (p. 316)
• One Drink of Alcohol a Day Reduces the Risk of Heart Attacks (p. 318)
• Determining If You Are at Risk for Bearing a Genetically Handicapped Child (p. 331)
• Is There a Gay Gene? (p. 334)
• Risk Factors for Addiction (p. 356)
• Stop Your Financial Future From Going Up in Smoke! (p. 369)
• Stages of the Quitting Process (p. 376)
• Women and Cigarette Advertising (p. 378)
• One Student's DUI Experience (p. 389)
• Are You a Problem Drinker? (p. 393)
• How to Have a Successful Interaction with Your Physician (p. 404)
• Caring For and Preventing Back Pain (p. 406)
• Health Care Insurance Terminology (p. 407)
• Sources for Information on Alternative Medicines (p. 418)
• Healing a Headache with Acupressure (p. 422)
• Driving Defensively (p. 435)
• Protect Your Kids in the Car (p. 438)
• Smoke Detectors Give You a Chance (p. 442)
• Will Hormones Keep You Young? (p. 450)
• Extracts of Ginkgo Biloba Slow Alzheimer's Dementia (p. 456)
• How to Prevent Date Rape (p. 476)
• Precautions for Pesticide Use (p. 499)
• Ways to Reduce Your Exposure to EMFs (p. 502)
• Global Wellness
• Yin and Yang--Finding Balance (p. 22)
• Depression Is Worldwide (p. 67)
• The Mediterranean Diet (p. 85)
• Iodine Deficiency Is the Most Common Cause of Mental Deficits Worldwide (p. 91)
• Eating Disorders Are a Worldwide Concern (p. 129)
• Fertility Control and Management in Different Countries (p. 203)
• HIV Infections Worldwide (p. 235)
• Urbanization and Emerging Health Problems (p. 249)
• Beyond the Clouds--Tobacco Smoking in China (p. 370)
• Can Beliefs Influence Life Span? (p. 458)
• Violence in the U.S. Exceeds That of Any Other Nation (p. 480)
• Dollars and Health Sense
• Large Corporations Profit from Products That Make People Sick (p. 12)
• Drugs for Worries and Bad Habits (p. 66)
• How Sweet the Profits Are! (p. 93)
• The Marketing of Dietary Supplements (p. 102)
• How Food Manufacturers Increase Profits (p. 104)
• The Marketing of Weight-Loss Drugs (p. 124)
• The Business of Sports Supplements (p. 143)
• The Dark Side of Ultrasound (p. 190)
• U.S. Foreign Aid and Abortion (p. 220)
• The Cost of AIDS Drugs (p. 234)
• Industry Pressures Block Government Health Regulations (p. 250)
• Defibrillators: Would Public Access Save Lives? (p. 306)
• Think Twice Before Undergoing Heart Surgery (p. 308)
• Genetic Tests May Lead to Genetic Discrimination (p. 335)
• How GMF Companies Twist the Truth (p. 336)
• Fast Track Drug Approvals May Be Dangerous (p. 344)
• Profits and Medicines Sometimes Don't Mix (p. 350)
• Making Money by Making Others Sick (p. 377)
• Alcohol and Lemonade--A Cool Way to Make Money (p. 386)
• Marketing Managed Care in Latin America (p. 408)
• Beware of Health Fraud (p. 424)
• Workplace Injuries and Government Policy (p. 444)
• What Price Immortality? (p. 460)
• The United States Is the World's Biggest Energy User and Greatest Polluter (p. 492)