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- Cardiovascular disorders sourcebook, basic consumer health information about heart and blood vessel disorders, such as cardiomyopathy, heart attack, heart failure, heart rhythm disorders, heart valve disease, aneurysm, atherosclerosis, stroke, peripheral arterial disease, varicose veins, and deep vein thrombosis, with details about risk factors, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment ; along with information about cardiovascular concerns of special significance to children, men, women, and minority populations, a glossary of related medical terms, and a directory of resources for further help and information
- Learning disabilities sourcebook, basic consumer health information about dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, speech and communication disorders, auditory and visual processing disorders, and other conditions that make learning difficult, including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, down syndrome and other chromosomal disorders, fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, hearing and visual impairment, autism and other pervasive developmental disorders, and traumatic brain injury; along with facts about diagnosing learning disabilities, early intervention, the special education process, legal protections, assistive technology, and accommodations, and guidelines for life-stage transitions, suggestions for coping with daily challenges, a glossary of related terms, and a directory of additional resources
- Men's health concerns sourcebook, basic consumer health information about trends and issues in men's health, including information about gender-specific health differences, the leading causes of death in men, reproductive and sexual concerns, male-linked genetic disorders, mental health concerns, alcohol and drug abuse, and other concerns of special significance to men ; along with information about the screenings, vaccinations, and self-examinations recommended for men, guidelines for nutrition, physical activity, weight control, and other lifestyle choices that affect wellness, a glossary of related terms, and a directory of resources for further help and information
- Domestic violence sourcebook, basic consumer health information about intimate partner abuse, stalking, sexual harassment, and human trafficking, including facts about risk factors, warning signs, and forms of physical, sexual, mental, emotional, and financial abuse in women, men, adolescents, immigrants, elders, and other specific populations ; along with facts about digital dating abuse and cyberbullying, victims and abusers, strategies for preventing and intervening in abusive situations, interventions through workplaces and faith communities, tips regarding legal protections, a glossary of related terms, and a directory of resources for further information
- Allergies sourcebook, basic consumer health information about the immune system and allergic disorders, including rhinitis (hay fever), sinusitis, conjunctivitis (pink eye), asthma, atopic dermatitis, and anaphylaxis, and allergy triggers such as pollen, mold, dust mites, animal dander, chemicals, food additives, latex and vaccines; along with facts about allergy diagnosis and treatment, tips on avoiding triggers and preventing symptoms, a glossary of related terms, and directories of resources for additional help, Keith Jones, managing editor
- Gastrointestinal diseases and disorders sourcebook, basic consumer health information about the upper and lower gastrointestinal (GI) tract, including the esophagus, stomach, intestines, rectum, liver, and pancreas, with facts about gastroesophageal reflux disease, gastritis, appendicitis, ulcers, celiac disease, diverticulitis, irritable bowel syndrome, hemorrhoids, gallstones, and other diseases and disorders related to the digestive process ; along cancers of the gastrointestinal tract, food ontolerances, and commonly used diagnostic and surgical procedures, statisics, glossary, and resources for additional help and informatiom
- Depression sourcebook, basic consumer health information about the symptoms, causes, and types of depression, including major depression, dysthymia, atypical depression, bipolar disorder, depression during and after pregnancy, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, schizoaffective disorder, and seasonal affective disorder; along with facts about depression and chronic illness, treatment-resistant depression and suicide, mental health medications, therapies, and treatments, tips for improving self-esteem, resilience, and quality of life while living with depression, a glossary of related terms, and resources for additional help and information
- Sleep disorders sourcebook, basic consumer health information about sleep disorders, including insomnia, sleep apnea and snoring, jet lag and other circadian rhythm disorders, narcolepsy, and parasomnias, such as sleepwalking and sleep paralysis, and featuring facts about other health problems that affect sleep, why sleep is necessary, how much sleep is needed, the physical and mental effects of sleep deprivation, and pediatric sleep issues ; along with tips for diagnosing and treating sleep disorders, a glossary of related terms, and a list of resources for additional help and information
- Alzheimer disease sourcebook, basic consumer health information about Alzheimer disease and other forms of dementia, including mild cognitive impairment, corticobasal degeneration, dementia with lewy bodies, and vascular dementia ; along with information about recent research on the diagnosis and prevention of Alzheimer disease and genetic testing, tips for maintaining cognitive functioning, strategies for long-term planning, advice for caregivers, a glossary of related terms, and directories of resources for additional help and information
- Eye care sourcebook, basic consumer health information about vision and disorders affecting the eyes and surrounding structures, including facts about hyperopia, myopia, presbyopia, astigmatism, cataracts, macular degeneration, glaucoma, and other disorders of the cornea, retina, macula, conjunctiva, and optic nerve ; along with guidelines for recognizing and treating eye emergencies, advice about protecting the eyes at work, home, and play, tips for living with low vision, a glossary of terms related to the eyes and eye disorders, and a directory of resources for further information
- Mental health disorders sourcebook, basic consumer health information about healthy brain functioning and mental illnesses, including depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, posttraumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, psychotic and personality disorders, eating disorders, compulsive hoarding disorder and more; along with information about medications and treatments, mental health concerns in specific groups, such as children, adolescents, older adults, minority populations, and LGBT community, a glossary of related terms, and directories of resources for additional help and information
- Men's health concerns sourcebook, basic consumer health information about trends and issues in men's health, including information about gender-specific health differences, the leading causes of death in men, reproductive and sexual concerns, male-linked genetic disorders, mental health concerns, alcohol and drug abuse, and other concerns of special significance to men ; along with information about the screenings, vaccinations, and self-examinations recommended for men, guidelines for nutrition, physical activity, weight control, and other lifestyle choices that affect wellness, a glossary of related terms, and a directory of resources for further help and information
- Domestic violence sourcebook, basic consumer health information about intimate partner abuse, stalking, sexual harassment, and human trafficking, including facts about risk factors, warning signs, and forms of physical, sexual, mental, emotional, and financial abuse in women, men, adolescents, immigrants, elders, and other specific populations ; along with facts about digital dating abuse and cyberbullying, victims and abusers, strategies for preventing and intervening in abusive situations, interventions through workplaces and faith communities, tips regarding legal protections, a glossary of related terms, and a directory of resources for further information
- Sleep disorders sourcebook, basic consumer health information about sleep disorders, including insomnia, sleep apnea and snoring, jet lag and other circadian rhythm disorders, narcolepsy, and parasomnias, such as sleepwalking and sleep paralysis, and featuring facts about other health problems that affect sleep, why sleep is necessary, how much sleep is needed, the physical and mental effects of sleep deprivation, and pediatric sleep issues ; along with tips for diagnosing and treating sleep disorders, a glossary of related terms, and a list of resources for additional help and information
- Eye care sourcebook, basic consumer health information about vision and disorders affecting the eyes and surrounding structures, including facts about hyperopia, myopia, presbyopia, astigmatism, cataracts, macular degeneration, glaucoma, and other disorders of the cornea, retina, macula, conjunctiva, and optic nerve ; along with guidelines for recognizing and treating eye emergencies, advice about protecting the eyes at work, home, and play, tips for living with low vision, a glossary of terms related to the eyes and eye disorders, and a directory of resources for further information
- Learning disabilities sourcebook, basic consumer health information about dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, speech and communication disorders, auditory and visual processing disorders, and other conditions that make learning difficult, including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, down syndrome and other chromosomal disorders, fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, hearing and visual impairment, autism and other pervasive developmental disorders, and traumatic brain injury; along with facts about diagnosing learning disabilities, early intervention, the special education process, legal protections, assistive technology, and accommodations, and guidelines for life-stage transitions, suggestions for coping with daily challenges, a glossary of related terms, and a directory of additional resources