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Living a healthy life with chronic conditions : self-management of heart disease, arthritis, diabetes, depression, asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, and other physical and mental health conditions
Title
Living a healthy life with chronic conditions : self-management of heart disease, arthritis, diabetes, depression, asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, and other physical and mental health conditions / Kate Lorig ... [et al.].
ISBN
9781933503363
193350336X
9781936693221 (pbk.)
1936693224 (pbk.)
Edition
4th ed.
Published
Boulder, CO : Bull Pub. Co., c2012.
Physical Description
vii, 343 p. : ill. ; 28 cm
Notes
Includes index.
Summary
Completely redesigned for easy reading and fully updated with the latest research, medication, legal matters, and specific conditions, this new edition of a vital resource is full of tips, suggestions, and strategies to deal with chronic illness and symptoms.
Format
Books
Language
English
Added to Catalog
September 24, 2015
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 387-421) and index.
Contents
Overview of self-management
Becoming an active self-manager
Finding resources
Understanding and managing common symptoms
Using your mind to manage symptoms
Exercise and physical activity for every body
Exercising for flexibility, strength and balance: making life easier
Exercising for endurance: aerobic activities
Communicating with family, friends and health care professionals
Sex and intimacy
Healthy eating
Healthy weight management
Managing your medicines
Making treatment decisions
Managing chronic lung disease
Managing heart disease, high blood pressure and stroke
Managing chronic arthritis and osteoporosis
Managing diabetes
Planning for the future: fears and reality
Index.
Subjects
Subjects (Medical)
Chronic Disease - Popular Works.
Genre/Form
Popular works.
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