
Exercise and Fitness
The Breast Cancer Survivor’s Fitness Plan
So much of the road to recovery is beyond the control of breast cancer patients. However, the ever-increasing number of survivors can take charge of one major component of recovery that can significantly improve their health and quality of daily life: exercise. In The Breast Cancer Survivor's Fitness Plan, Dr. Carolyn Kaelin provides effective, inspiring workouts tailored for each type of surgery and adapted for differing fitness levels. Learn more »
The Harvard Medical School Family Health Guide
To take advantage of the latest medical advances, and to deal with the often-confusing world of health care, you need information that is clear, accurate, easily understandable, and accessible. Developed by 170 faculty members of Harvard Medical School, physicians who care for patients every day, The Harvard Medical School Family Health Guide brings you the information you need to keep your and your family healthy and to cope with illness when it does strike. Learn more »
The Harvard Medical School Guide to Lowering Your Blood Pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, has been called the biggest threat to health in the United States. Nearly half of all adults have blood pressure that is too high. Sometimes, the only way to achieve a healthy blood pressure is to take medicines. However, the latest national expert guidelines emphasize that nutrition, exercise, stress management and mind-body techniques also have considerable value. The Harvard Medical School Guide to Lowering Your Blood Pressure tells you about how you can... Learn more »
