The Healthy Woman: A Complete Guide for All Ages

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By the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office on Women's Health. Empowers women to: Recognize signs of heart attack and stroke as well as understand risk factors Learn the risks for type 2 diabetes and how to manage it Deal with the diagnosis of an autoimmune disease Understand the impact of chronic pain Care for their mental health Prepare their body for pregnancy and delivery Request a second opinion when they feel it's necessary Other highlights include: Compelling foreword by CNN international journalist Jill Dougherty Touching personal stories women can relate to Full color charts and diagrams to help readers understand their health The latest recommendations for screenings, exams, and immunizations Inside Cover and Acknowledgements PDF file, 510 Kb Table of Contents PDF file, 107 Kb Foreword PDF file, 87 Kb Introduction PDF file, 137 Kb Heart Disease PDF file, 3.27 Mb Understanding risk factors of this number one killer of women, as well as heart attack signs, common tests, treatments, and living with heart disease. Stroke PDF file, 402 Kb Recognizing the signs of stroke, as well as understanding risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment of stroke. Cancer PDF file, 847 Kb Understanding risk factors, symptoms, important screening tests, and treatments of cancers affecting women. Type 2 Diabetes PDF file, 316 Kb Knowing the signs of type 2 diabetes and how to manage, prevent, and delay the condition. Autoimmune Diseases PDF file, 1.59 Mb Recognizing symptoms of autoimmune diseases more common in women, dealing with diagnosis, and understanding special pregnancy concerns. Blood Disorders PDF file, 1.40 Mb Learning how blood works, and recognizing symptoms of bleeding disorders, clotting disorders, and anemia. Sexually Transmitted Infections PDF file, 2.57 Mb Lowering risk of sexually transmitted infections, symptoms to look out for, understanding treatment, and dealing with diagnosis. HIV/AIDS PDF file, 658 Kb Preventing HIV, understanding the importance of testing, recognizing AIDS-related infections, and living with HIV. Reproduction Health PDF file, 896 Kb Caring for your reproduction health, understanding reproduction and gynecological disorders, and understanding you birth control options. Pregnancy PDF file, 1.06 Mb Preparing you body for pregnancy and delivery, understanding body changes, and learning about the stages of pregnancy. Breastfeeding PDF file, 440 Kb Learning how to breastfeed your baby, with practical tips and suggestions for getting your baby to latch, expressing milk, and caring for your breasts. Mental Health PDF file, 370 Kb Learning how to care for your overall mental health, understanding mental health disorders, and finding out how to get help. Healthy Aging PDF file, 693 Kb Dealing with menopause, understanding common signs of aging, and living with chronic health conditions. Violence against Women PDF file, 1010 Kb Understanding the impact of violence against women in the U.S., recognizing dangerous relationships, and learning practical ways to get help. Urologic and kidney health PDF file, 956 Kb Learning how the urinary system works, and recognizing, preventing, and treating common urologic kidney health problems. Digestive Health PDF file, 476 Kb Learning how the digestive system works, dealing with digestive health problems during pregnancy, and understanding how to keep your digestive system healthy. Respiratory Health PDF file, 322 Kb Understanding how the respiratory health system works, dealing with common respiratory conditions, and recognizing symptoms. Oral_health PDF file, 542 Kb Caring for your oral health, understanding oral health issues specific to women, and learning how to recognize oral health problems. Skin and Hair Health PDF file, 411 Kb Caring for your skin and hair, understanding the link between hair and skin and overall health, and dealing with common skin and hair problems. Nutrition PDF file, 1.08 Mb Learning about healthy eating, including practical tips for making healthy food choices. Fitness PDF file, 674 Kb Learning about the importance of physical activity, including practical tips for leading an active lifestyle. Women and Pain PDF file, 1.00 Mb Understanding the impact of chronic pain and painful conditions among women, and learning about treatment options. Complementary and Alternative Medicine PDF file, 414 Kb Learning about the use of complementary and alternative medicine in the United States, the state of research on specific types of alternative medicines, and important safety tips. Appendix PDF file, 11.83 Mb Additional health information and tips, important screenings and tests, and health resources for women and family. Glossary PDF file, 195 Kb Bolded terms throughout the book are included. Bibliography PDF file, 984 Kb Index PDF file, 140 Kb