The Healthy Woman: A Complete Guide for All Ages provides women with a wide array of information to help them take charge of their health. From the Nation’s leaders in women’s health, the Guide covers topics ranging from violence against women to cancer, providing easy-to-understand explanations as well as practical tips.

Readers will also find personal health stories from women around the country, charts showing which medical tests are needed and when, and ways to find more helpful information. As the gatekeepers of their family’s health, women will also find resources for caring for the men and children in their lives. Whether you are searching for ways to manage a health problem or prevent one—for you or someone you love—The Healthy Woman: A Complete Guide for All Ages has it all.

Read what others had to say about The Healthy Woman:

“This comprehensive resource is a must for today’s woman. It offers important health tips and information on a wide range of topics—I highly recommend it for my patients and their loved ones.” –Jean Thompson, M.D.

“Easy to read, visually appealing, and full of resources, tips, and valuable information about health issues affecting women!” –Denise Smith

“This book is helpful for women looking for healthy lifestyle and disease prevention information, as well as practical tips for managing many conditions.” –Dawn Richards

“No other book offers such one-stop health information for women…the latest health screening recommendations, explanations of medical tests, detailed information on conditions and important issues affecting women…it really is a complete guide!” –Sophia Jacobson

Taking Charge of Your Health:

Have you ever walked out of your doctor’s office after a visit confused about what she or he just told you? If your answer is yes, you are not alone. Health issues can be complex and hard to understand.

At the same time, it seems that we are being asked to do more and more to improve our health. There are almost daily news reports about advice on eating certain foods or exercising to prevent certain diseases. Keeping track of all this information can seem overwhelming. And the sometimes conflicting advice clouds our understanding even more. Plus, if you have a family, you are likely making health choices not only for yourself, but also for them!

Although the matter of health can be challenging, there are ways to make it easier. To start, it is important to learn about the things you can and can’t control. ...

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Table of Contents
Foreword............................................................................................................6
Introduction.......................................................................................................8
Heart Disease...................................................................................................13
Stroke..............................................................................................................35
Cancer.............................................................................................................49
Type 2 Diabetes................................................................................................67
Autoimmune Diseases.......................................................................................81
Bleeding Disorders.........................................................................................101
Sexually Transmitted Infections.......................................................................117
HIV/AIDS.......................................................................................................137
Reproductive Health.......................................................................................151
Pregnancy......................................................................................................165
Breastfeeding................................................................................................185
Mental Health................................................................................................205
Healthy Aging.................................................................................................219
Violence Against Women.................................................................................235
Urologic and Kidney Health.............................................................................249
Digestive health..............................................................................................263
Respiratory Health..........................................................................................277
Oral Health.....................................................................................................291
Skin and Hair Health.......................................................................................305
Nutrition........................................................................................................317
Fitness...........................................................................................................335
Women and Pain.............................................................................................349
Complementary and Alternative Medicine........................................................365
Glossary.........................................................................................................380
Bolded terms included
Appendix........................................................................................................400
Index.............................................................................................................450
Bibliography...................................................................................................460

Visit The Healthy Woman: A Complete Guide for All Ages GPO Website

The Office on Women’s Health (OWH) was established in 1991 within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Its vision is to ensure that “All Women and Girls are Healthier and Have a Better Sense of Well Being.”

Its mission is to “provide leadership to promote health equity for women and girls through sex/gender-specific approaches.” The strategy OWH uses to achieve its mission and vision is through the development of innovative programs, by educating health professionals, and motivating behavior change in consumers through the dissemination of health information.

OWH offers extensive health information online at www.womenshealth.gov.

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