You're no idiot, of course. You know smoking is bad for you and channel surfing doesn't constitute exercise. But when it comes to figuring out how to care for your heart, you feel like the Tin Man with a rusty ticker. Don't reach for the oil can just yet! The Complete Idiot's Guide to a Happy, Healthy Heart gives you the information you need on your bodys' most important muscle. In this Complete Idiot's Guide, you get:

The Complete Idiot's Guide to a Happy Healthy Heart

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Romaine, Deborah S.

Diseases & Physical Ailments

Alpha

Lots of good information on how to cope with back pain.

Complete Idiot's Guide to Healing Back Pain (The Complete Idiot's Guide)

More than six hundred entries discuss diseases, conditions, and health and lifestyle issues of particular concern to men.

The a to Z of Men's Health

Rothfeld, Glenn S.

Reference

Thorndike Pr

The Encyclopedia of Parkinson's Disease provides up-to-date information on this serious condition. More than 600 detailed entries cover characteristics of the disease, as well as prevention, key medical terms, current research and treatment, helpful organizations, and much more. Extensive appendixes include lists of organizations and web-sites for further information on Parkinson's disease, research and training centers, workplace accommodations, and a state-by-state Medicaid office directory. The Encyclopedia of Parkinson's Disease is a resource for those suffering from Parkinson's and for their families or anyone in need of information on the disease's causes and symptoms.

The Encyclopedia of Parkinson's Disease (Library of Health and Living)

Mosley, Anthony D.

FACTS ON FILE+

Offers more than nine hundred alphabetically arranged entries covering such topics as hypertension, blood cholesterol, cardiovasular disease, and stress.

The Encyclopedia of the Heart and Heart Disease (Facts on File Library of Health and Living)

Randall, Otelio S., M.D.

Alphabetically arranged entries provide up-to-date information on health conditions and diseases, body systems and their functions, surgical procedures, medication, diagnostic procedures, preventive medicine, and first aid.

The Facts on File Encyclopedia of Health and Medicine (4 Volume Set)

Chambers, James

Chearney, Lee Ann

Levy, Candace B., Ph.D.

Jewell, Cathy S.

Encyclopedias & Subject Guides

A concise guide to all aspects of health, fitness, and well-being for men. Many health risks to men can be prevented and treated if they are diagnosed early. An important book for people of all ages, The A to Z of Men's Health offers a complete overview of the medical, scientific, social, and lifestyle issues that impact men's health. More than 600 A-to-Z entries cover issues related to men's physical and mental health and well-being, including: physiology, life span, diseases and conditions (including treatment protocols, procedures, and surgeries), genetics, medications, vitamins and supplements, psychology, sports medicine, sexual health, relationships, men's fertility, fatherhood, and more. Allopathic, complementary, and integrative approaches to men's health are also discussed. An extensive bibliography, a directory of leading men's health research centers and organizations, and a glossary of key terms round out this comprehensive reference. Entries include:
<ul>
<li>Alzheimer's disease</li>
<li>Antioxidant</li>
<li>Autoimmune disorders</li>
<li>Blood pressure</li>
<li>Contraception</li>
<li>Erectile dysfunction</li>
<li>Gout</li>
<li>Hair loss</li>
<li>Insomnia</li>
<li>Lymphoma</li>
<li>Nicotine</li>
<li>Stomach ulcers</li>
<li>Tennis elbow</li>
<li>Vasectomy</li>
<li>Vitamin supplements</li>
<li>Yoga.</li>
</ul>

The A to Z of Men's Health

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This is a comprehensive guide to the heart - how to keep it healthy andhow to cope with disease. Millions of Americans - men, women, andchildren - have some form of cardiovascular disease. However, medicalbreakthroughs in cardiovascular research have changed the way theheart is treated, and prevention or treatment can be aided with simplelifestyle changes. By taking care of your circulatory system with suchpractices as exercising regularly and maintaining a healthy diet, youcan increase the odds of a healthier heart and a longer life. The A to Zof the Heart and Heart Disease brings together the most currentinformation about the heart and related topics.

The A to Z of the Heart and Heart Disease

About half a million Americans are diagnosed with Parkinson's disease every year. Parkinson's is a chronic neurological disorder with symptoms most commonly present in people ages 50 and older, though recent trends have shown an increase in the number of people ages 40 and younger who have developed the disease. Public awareness of and interest in Parkinson's disease have never been greater due to the number of public figures such as Muhammad Ali, Michael J. Fox, and Janet Reno who are living with the disease. It is also at the center of the controversy surrounding stem cell research. pertaining to the complex issues and news-making topics relating to this disease, including etiology, symptoms, treatments, medications, surgeries, research, medical terms, coping and caregiving, living with Parkinson's disease, and much more.

The A to Z of Parkinson's Disease (Library of Health and Living)

Praise for the previous edition: "...informative...an in-depth resource on Parkinson's disease..."—American Reference Books Annual "Highly recommended."—Choice
"Recommended."—Library Journal
Each year about half a million Americans are diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, with about 1.2 million people in the United States and Canada currently suffering from it. This chronic neurological disorder appears most commonly in people age 50 and over, though recent trends have shown the disease developing more often in those age 40 and under. Recent developments in Parkinson's disease research and the completion of the Human Genome Project have led to a better understanding of the role of genetics in causing Parkinson's disease.
Since publication of the first edition of The Encyclopedia of Parkinson's Disease, several studies have concluded, new studies have begun, and treatment approaches and recommendations have changed. Updated to reflect the latest research and trends in diagnosing and treating this disorder, this revised edition presents more than 650 entries explaining the complex issues and topics related to Parkinson's, including etiology, surgeries, research, medical terms, and much more. New information has been added on deep brain stimulation therapy, dopaminergic cell replacement, dopamine agonist therapy, breakthroughs in understanding the etiology and epidemiology of Parkinson's disease, and many other topics. Appendixes include a directory of organizations and resources as well as a directory of state Medicaid offices.
Key topics include:
<ul>
<li>Caregiving</li>
<li>Causes of Parkinson's disease</li>
<li>Living with Parkinson's disease</li>
<li>Long-term planning and care</li>
<li>Medications to treat Parkinson's disease</li>
<li>Mental health and emotional issues</li>
<li>Nutrition and diet</li>
<li>Related diseases</li>
<li>Symptoms of Parkinson's disease</li>
<li>Treatment options for Parkinson's disease</li>
<li>and more.</li>
</ul>

The Encyclopedia of Parkinson's Disease (Facts on File Library of Health and Living)

Samii, Ali, M.D.

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