Take Care of Yourself, 10th Edition
- 386 pages
- 14 hours of reading
A revised edition of the classic self-care guide, with new research on aging and updates throughout
James F. Fries Books
This author delves into the complex issues of healthy aging and disease prevention. Their work focuses on behavioral approaches to reduce morbidity and assess long-term outcomes. They introduced the compression of morbidity hypothesis, which has shaped health promotion programs. Their expertise also extends to chronic disease databanks and advanced methods for evaluating patient outcomes over time.
Taking Care of Your Child
- 534 pages
- 19 hours of reading
Over a million and a half families already use Taking Care of Your Child to help keep their children healthy. Updated with the most recent research and recommendations, this award-winning guide discusses common medical problems, as well as emotional issues such as new siblings and school challenges. The authors even provide forms for medical, growth, and immunization records. And unlike other children's health books, this comprehensive guide is useful from birth through a child's adolescence. Taking Care of Your Child is easy to use, even in a crisis. Simply look up a symptom, and you find a complete explanation of probable causes, how serious they are, and how you might quickly relieve your child's problem at home. Easy-to-follow decision charts show parents exactly when to take a child to see a doctor. This book covers more than 100 common complaints-injuries and allergies, childhood diseases-with especially clear advice on handling emergencies.
Take Care of Yourself
- 380 pages
- 14 hours of reading
Covers disease prevention, diet, health habits, doctor selection, and medication, and offers decision charts on common problems
