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A Guide to Living Wills and Health Care Proxies

No one likes to think about what could happen to him or her in the event that they are unable to make medical decisions for themselves, but it’s an inevitable part of life. Advance care directives allow you to choose someone to make health care decisions for you if you are unable to do so, and let you specify what kinds of treatment you’d like in different circumstances.

Although advance care directives are important forms to fill out, they’re not difficult to understand, and you don’t need a lawyer’s help. A Guide to Living Wills and Health Care Proxies will explain the process, give you tips on talking about this difficult subject, and provide you with most of the forms you need. Read more

Printed Version: $14.00
Electronic Download (PDF): $14.00
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Caregiver's Handbook: A Guide to Caring for the Ill, Elderly, or Disabled... and Yourself

As a caregiver, you surely could use a helping hand, too! The Caregiver’s Handbook can help. It offers detailed information on putting together a caregiving plan, talking to your loved one about the situation, drawing on resources in the community, and addressing legal, medical, and financial planning issues. Read more

Printed Version: $16.00
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10-Minute Consult: Cold and Flu

Up to 20% of Americans get the flu every year, and Americans suffer one billion colds. Children get colds and the flu more often than adults. Some kids get as many as 12 colds a year, while adults average 2 to 4. The 10-Minute Consult on Cold and Flu will show you how to avoid getting colds and the flu, and, if you do get sick, what you can do to feel better.Read more

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10-Minute Consult: Healthy Travel

Whether it’s a relaxing week at the beach, a whirlwind tour of Europe, or time spent at home doing nothing, vacationing is good for the mind and the body. But that’s not to say that vacations can’t be stressful, or even the cause of medical problems on occasion. In this 10-Minute Consult on Healthy Travel, you’ll find the information you’ll need to make sure your vacation is a healthful one, from the plane ride there to your final meal of the trip. Read more

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Medical Tests: A Practical Guide to Common Tests

Are you the type of person who panics when sent for even the most routine medical test? Medical Tests: A Practical Guide to Common Tests provides you with information about common screening and diagnostic medical tests so that you can breathe easier. You’ll learn why the test is needed, how to prepare for it, what happens during the test, and so much more. Now you can go in prepared!. Read more

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Harvard Health Letter

The Harvard Health Letter delivers timely, authoritative health information from one of the world’s most trusted sources – the experts at Harvard Medical School. Read more

12 monthly issues (Print+Electronic) $29.00
12 monthly issues (Electronic Only) $25.00

Harvard Women's Health Watch

Harvard Women’s Health Watch – the monthly newsletter that focuses on the special health concerns of women, with expert information and advice from the specialists at Harvard Medical School. Read more

12 monthly issues (Print+Electronic) $28.00
12 monthly issues (Electronic Only) $24.00

Harvard Men's Health Watch

Harvard Men’s Health Watch addresses the health issues that matter to men the most. From prostate disease to hair loss, from exercise programs to heart health, this monthly newsletter helps men lead longer, healthier lives. Read more

12 monthly issues (Print+Electronic) $28.00
12 monthly issues (Electronic Only) $24.00

Harvard Heart Letter

If you’re concerned about heart disease, you need expert information and advice you can trust. The Harvard Heart Letter, from Harvard Medical School, is your monthly advisory on the latest developments in heart health, new treatments, prevention, and research breakthroughs. Read more

12 monthly issues (Print+Electronic) $29.00
12 monthly issues (Electronic Only) $25.00