About the Author:
Paul Insel, PhD is Clinical Associate Professor of psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Stanford University School of Medicine. He has been the principal investigator of numerous NIH studies involving health education, mental health, blood pressure, cardiovascular disease and nutrition. He has authored 14 books and more than 100 articles.
Review:
Core Concepts in Health: Brief, Seventh Edition provides a concise introduction to health topics and issues, bringing scientifically based, accurate, up-to-date information to students about nutrition, weight control, contraception, exercise, intimate relationships, stress, AIDS, drugs, and am multitude of other subjects. Written in an engaging, easy-to-read style and presented in a colorful, open format, the text invites the reader to take responsibility for his or her own health. Throughout the text there are "boxes" that include: Exploring Your Emotions, Vital Statistics, Tactics and Tips, Take Action, Behavior Change Strategies, and Dimensions in Diversity. -- Midwest Book Review
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