McGraw-Hill Education Core Concepts In Health Brief with PowerWeb 2004 Update with HealthQuest CD-Rom, Learning to Go: Health and Powerweb/OLC Bind-in Cards

From the Publisher New 'In the News' boxes: About half the 'In the News' boxes have been replaced for the 2004 Update; new topics include post-traumatic stress disorder, methods for dealing with the stress of mass violence and terrorism, college drinking, cohabitation before marriage, trans fats, and stem cells.Key topic updates and additions: Examples of new and updated topics include dietary recommendations for macronutrients, newly approved contraceptive methods (contraceptive patch and vaginal ring), hormone replacement therapy, mifepristone use, West Nile virus, 2002 STD treatment guidelines, bioterrorism agents, ecstasy (MDMA), diabetes, glycemic index, and dietary supplements.Updated statistics and Internet resources: Examples of updated statistics include those for leading causes of deaths, life expectancy, cardiovascular disease and cancer, and more. In addition, recommended Internet resources and suggested readings have been updated throughout the text. Updated and streamlined digital resources: The digital resources available for students on the Core Concepts Interactive CD-ROM have been updated, expanded, and incorporated into the book's Online Learning Center providing a more straightforward and streamlined presentation. The OLC also features integrated PowerWeb and HealthQuest activities. Accurate, current, complete. Core Concepts presents reliable, up-to-date information for all wellness topics, giving students a solid base of knowledge from which to make informed lifestyle choices.Emphasis on personal responsibility and behavior change. Beginning with the first chapter ('Taking Charge of Your Health') and continuing throughout, the text encourages students to relate material to their own lives, to examine their health-related behaviors, and to take responsibility for those behaviors and change them when necessary.Consistent box program. Boxes highlight important themes and topics for students of all ages.-Assess Yourself boxes help students examine their own behavior and work to improve their health. -Mind/Body/Spirit boxes highlight the close connections between people's feelings and states of mind and their physical health. - Dimensions of Diversity boxes reflect the text's focus on diversity by discussing health issues for diverse populations. - Take Charge boxes present practical advice students can use to apply information to their own lives. - Critical Consumer boxes help students develop and apply critical thinking skills. - In the News boxes look at current health issues that have recently been highlighted in the media.- In Focus boxes highlight current wellness topics of particular interest.disease. Clear links between the text and its accompanying Online Learning Center. Web icons throughout the book indicate elements and topics for which enhanced coverage can be found on the Online Learning Center.Built-in Study Guide. A built-in study guide appears at the pack of the book. Perforated for easy use, the study guide provides sample test questions to help students prepare for examinations plus additional opportunities for self-assessment in the form of Wellness Worksheets.Tips for Today provide a very brief distillation of the major message of each chapter, followed by a list of a few simple things that students can try right away.Communicate! activities suggest strategies and activities for improving communication skills in ways that will enhance wellness. Product Description This proven text provides a concise introduction to health topics, bringing students current information about health and wellness topics. An affordable alternative to larger health texts, it includes a built-in study guide. For the 2004 Update, the overall content, organization, and features of the ninth edition remain in place, but key topics and issues have been updated with the most recent information available. About the Author Paul Insel, Ph.D. is Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behav