Books in the A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book series

Forthright, compassionate, and practical, this guide is a trusted source of advice for anyone who is sexually active.

Donald Thomas provides information for women who wish to become pregnant and advises readers about working with a disability, complementary and alternative medicine, infections, cancer, and a host of other topics.

Now in a new and updated edition, this best-selling book features thoroughly revised chapters on the causes of dementia, managing the early stages of dementia, the prevention of dementia, and finding appropriate living arrangements for the person who has dementia when home care is no longer an option.

Caesarean section is often seen as an unnecessary medical intervention or even as a personal failure for a woman, and is an option often feared by expectant mothers. Here, the authors emphasize the joy of delivering a baby, whatever the method, explaining all the issues surrounding Caesareans.

The Foot Book is an all-inclusive resource for everyone suffering from foot and ankle disorders, as well as physicians and other medical personnel who care for them.

Caring and thoughtful, the book helps parents embrace the extraordinary time they will have with their child.

"This groundbreaking work provides evidence about the link between diets that include too much omega 6 fatty acids and not enough omega 3 and inflammation and chronic conditions, such as heart disease, arthritis, and more. Making an effort to eat a balance of omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids in your diet can help restore and maintain good health"--

Follow the Ten Rules to make decisions in the increasingly complicated medical world when you need guidance about health matters for yourself and your loved ones.

Descriptions of all the primary approaches to treatment-medication, psychological therapies, and environmental restructuring-include vivid case examples.

This valuable resource will help patients and their families make some of the most important health care decisions they will ever face.

This workbook provides individuals who are undergoing therapy for borderline personality disorder with the tools to help them evaluate their emotional state, develop strategies to manage their moods and increase tolerance to stress, and learn techniques that will enable them to form and maintain healthy relationships.When you have borderline personality disorder (BPD), your emotions are always very intense . . . Relationships with others are sources of suffering in your life . . . You may also make impulsive decisions that you later regret. Are you ready for help in improving your daily life?The Borderline Personality Disorder Workbook provides you with a step-by-step therapeutic program that you can follow in the comfort of your home. You will learn the most effective, evidence-based strategies that will help you* regulate your emotions;* reduce your impulsivity;* improve your relationships with others; * create a positive environment in which to flourish Interactive, informative elements appear on virtually every page of this engaging book. A matrix is used throughout to help you document your emotional state and behaviors associated with distressing feelings, situations, and relationships. Vignettes about a fictional character, Candace, appear in every chapter to illustrate both adaptive and maladaptive responses in various scenarios. The book also incorporates principles from acceptance and commitment therapy, and quotations and key points help reinforce the lessons.Along with therapy, this book can help you overcome your everyday problems and live a life that has meaning for you.

Providing up-to-date, evidence-based content that covers more than just medications, COPD gives you the tools you need to keep active-and thrive.

Weight Loss for Life is the guide to the science and art of achieving and maintaining a healthful weight.

Packed with information, this compassionate guide is the most up-to-date book available.

The 36-Hour Day is the definitive dementia care guide.

You'll read stories about other caregivers who face the same struggles.

This practical guide helps people navigate the important but often intimidating process of thinking about, and planning for, an uncertain future.

"Accompanied by updated references and resources, the sixth edition of The Guide to Living with HIV Infection offers new hope for people living with a virus that once left no hope at all.

Useful for everyone, including general medical professionals who want to learn more about the health of the eyes, this up-to-date, in-depth, and authoritative book will serve as a users' manual for the eyes and help promote better vision for a brighter tomorrow.

This book is useful for anyone who may find that they are drinking too much, for the loved ones of such people, and for clinicians who want to broaden their skills when working with people who struggle with alcohol.

Searching for Health is a valuable resource for charting a healthier path through life.