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Since its initial publication in 1990, Mayo Clinic Family Health Book has become a classic home medical reference, selling more than 1 million copies. Now in its third edition, this completely revised, generously illustrated volume offers the latest in medical knowledge with a strong emphasis on self-care. From prevention to treatment, from infancy to old age, this comprehensive health guide offers reliable, easy-to-understand information in six convenient sections.

Part I: Living Well

Filled with health-promotion strategies, this section details ...
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Overview

Since its initial publication in 1990, Mayo Clinic Family Health Book has become a classic home medical reference, selling more than 1 million copies. Now in its third edition, this completely revised, generously illustrated volume offers the latest in medical knowledge with a strong emphasis on self-care. From prevention to treatment, from infancy to old age, this comprehensive health guide offers reliable, easy-to-understand information in six convenient sections.

Part I: Living Well

Filled with health-promotion strategies, this section details nutrition, fitness, stress management and other practices for healthy living.


Part II: Common Conditions and Concerns Through Life's Stages

Here you'll find explanations of human growth and development, descriptions of health issues common to children and adults, and a discussion of issues related to death and dying.


Part III: Making Sense of Your Symptoms

This all-new section is intended to help you better understand what may be causing certain signs or symptoms that you're experiencing. It includes information on frequent concerns and complaints common to adults, as well as those common to children.


Part IV: First Aid and Emergency Care

Here you'll find guidance on how to respond to situations ranging from simple sprains and cuts to urgent events such as chest pain and choking.


Part V: Diseases and Disorders

The largest section in the book, Part V includes discussions of more than 1,000 diseases and disorders.Here you can find detailed information about specific conditions. Each discussion lists common signs and symptoms, followed by a description of the condition, information on how it's diagnosed and a review of treatment options. Preceding this section are 40 pages of color illustrations to help you better understand human anatomy and common disorders.


Part VI: Tests and Treatments

This section discusses tests commonly used to evaluate individual health and diagnose disease. It also includes a medications guide and information on surgery, various methods to manage pain and complementary and alternative therapies.


Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781603200776
  • Publisher: Time Home Entertainment, Inc
  • Publication date: 10/6/2009
  • Edition number: 4
  • Pages: 1448
  • Sales rank: 50,323
  • Product dimensions: 8.64 (w) x 11.06 (h) x 2.21 (d)

Meet the Author

Mayo Clinic is one of the world's oldest and largest multispecialty group practices. Since 1904, millions of people from all walks of life have found answers at Mayo Clinic.

With the Family Health Book 4th Edition, Mayo Clinic continues its history of providing the answers and information you need to make positive changes in your health and your family member's health.

Table of Contents

Foreword v
Preface xi
How to Use This Book xiv
Part I Living Well 1
Chapter 1 Getting Immunized 3
Chapter 2 Eating Right 17
Chapter 3 Controlling Your Weight 37
Chapter 4 Keeping Active 51
Chapter 5 Managing Stress 69
Chapter 6 Addressing Risky Behaviors 77
Chapter 7 Caring for Your Teeth 101
Chapter 8 Participating in Your Health Care 109
Chapter 9 Practicing Safety 121
Chapter 10 Staying Healthy When Traveling 131
Chapter 11 Addressing End-of-Life Issues 139
Part II Common Conditions and Concerns Through Life's Stages 145
Chapter 12 Infant and Toddler Years 147
Chapter 13 Preschool to Preteen Years 187
Chapter 14 Teenage Years 225
Chapter 15 Pregnancy and Childbirth 247
Chapter 16 Adult Years 287
Chapter 17 Death and Dying 315
Part III Making Sense of Your Symptoms 323
Signs and Symptoms Common in Adults 326
Signs and Symptoms Common in Children 336
Part IV First Aid and Emergency Care 341
Choking and the Heimlich Maneuver 344
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation 347
Severe Bleeding 355
Burns 359
Trauma 361
Shock 370
Fainting, Seizure and Stroke 373
Poisoning 379
Bites and Stings 384
Foreign Bodies 390
Cold-Related Emergencies 393
Heat-Related Emergencies 395
Mental Health Emergencies 398
Visual Guide: Anatomy and Common Disorders 401
Part V Diseases and Disorders 441
Chapter 18 Genetics and Disease 443
Chapter 19 Cancer 459
Chapter 20 Infectious Diseases 483
Chapter 21 Allergies and Asthma 521
Chapter 22 Brain and Nerves 549
Chapter 23 Eyes 619
Chapter 24 Ears, Nose and Throat 661
Chapter 25 Teeth and Mouth 697
Chapter 26 Heart and Blood Vessels 727
Chapter 27 Lungs and Respiratory System 795
Chapter 28 Breast Conditions 829
Chapter 29 Digestive System 847
Chapter 30 Kidneys and Urinary Tract 915
Chapter 31 Bones, Joints and Muscles 947
Chapter 32 Endocrine System 1017
Chapter 33 Female Reproductive System 1055
Chapter 34 Male Reproductive System 1105
Chapter 35 Blood 1129
Chapter 36 Skin, Hair and Nails 1165
Chapter 37 Mental Illness 1217
Chapter 38 Sleep Disorders 1249
Part VI Tests and Treatments 1265
Chapter 39 Diagnostic Tests 1267
Chapter 40 Medications Guide 1283
Chapter 41 Surgery 1321
Chapter 42 Pain Management 1325
Chapter 43 Complementary and Alternative Medicine 1341
Glossary 1353
Resources 1377
Index 1391

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 13, 2010

    excellent guidebook for all variety of health issues

    Had the original "Mayo Family Health Book", this new version is well written and formatted in very useful order. Our son and daughter-in-law enjoyed looking at the book, found it to be so useful to their family of three boys, we gave the book to them. Will get one for us soon.

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