My Health, 3rd edition

Published by Pearson (September 15, 2020) © 2019

  • Rebecca J Donatelle Emeritus, Oregon State University

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In this eTextbook — More ways to learn

  • More flexible. Start learning right away, on any device.
  • More supportive. Get AI explanations and practice questions (select titles).
  • More interactive. Bring learning to life with audio, videos, and diagrams.
  • More memorable. Make concepts stick with highlights, search, notes, and flashcards.
  • More understandable. Translate text into 100+ languages with one tap.

In this eTextbook — More ways to learn

  • More flexible. Start learning right away, on any device.
  • More supportive. Get AI explanations and practice questions (select titles).
  • More interactive. Bring learning to life with audio, videos, and diagrams.
  • More memorable. Make concepts stick with highlights, search, notes, and flashcards.
  • More understandable. Translate text into 100+ languages with one tap.

In this eTextbook — More ways to learn

  • More flexible. Start learning right away, on any device.
  • More supportive. Get AI explanations and practice questions (select titles).
  • More interactive. Bring learning to life with audio, videos, and diagrams.
  • More memorable. Make concepts stick with highlights, search, notes, and flashcards.
  • More understandable. Translate text into 100+ languages with one tap.

Title overview

My Health uses a modular organization that allows you to focus on learning the core material you need to know for success in the course. Learning Outcomes and review questions provide immediate feedback on what you've learned, allowing you to customize your study plan. 

The 3rd Edition delivers the latest in personal health, including a new mindfulness theme where research on the benefits of mindfulness practices and the tools to incorporate them in all aspects of health are included in new modules.

Table of contents

  1. Healthy Change
  2. Psychological Health
  3. Stress
  4. Relationships and Sexuality
  5. Reproductive Choices
  6. Addiction and Drug Abuse
  7. Alcohol and Tobacco
  8. Nutrition
  9. Weight Management and Body Image
  10. Fitness
  11. CVD, Cancer, and Diabetes
  12. Infectious Conditions
  13. Violence and Unintentional Injuries
  14. Environmental Health
  15. Consumerism and Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Author bios

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