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" Mind/body health : "
Keith J. Karren, N. Lee Smith, Kathryn J. Gordon.
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BL
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875251
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| Title & Author
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Mind/body health : : the effect of attitudes, emotions and relationships /\ Keith J. Karren, N. Lee Smith, Kathryn J. Gordon.
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Fifth edition.
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| Publication Statement
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Boston :: Pearson,, [2014]
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xix, 583 pages :: illustrations ;; 24 cm
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0321883454
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: 9780321883452
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 467-542) and index.
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| Contents
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The Mind/Body Connection. Psychoneuroimmunology: the connection between the mind and the body -- The impact of stress on health. -- Perception and Health. The disease-prone personality -- The disease-resistant personality -- Explanatory style and health -- Locus of control, self-esteem, and health. -- Emotions and Health. Anger, hostility, and health -- Worry, anxiety, fear, and health -- Depression, despair, and health -- Grief, bereavement, and health. -- Social Support and Health. Social support, relationships, and health -- Loneliness and health -- Marriage and health -- Families and health. -- Spirituality and Health. The healing power of spirituality, faith, and religion -- The healing power of altruism -- The healing power of humor and laughter. -- The Intervention of Behavioral Medicine. Insomnia and sleep deprivation: health effects and treatment -- The Importance of nutrition to mind and body health -- Behavioral medicine treatment: the effects of mind-body interventions on health outcomes -- Creating wellness: implementing principles of resilience -- The Elements of Human Fulfillment -- The Misunderstood Alternative: Effective Type B Personality Characteristics of Those Proven to be Protected from Heart Disease.
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| Abstract
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Detailing the latest scientific findings regarding the relationship between the mind and body, this text discusses how attitudes and emotions directly affect physical health and well-being.
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Emotions-- Health aspects.
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Medicine, Psychosomatic.
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Mind and body.
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Psychoneuroimmunology.
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Emotions-- Health aspects.
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Medicine, Psychosomatic.
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Mind and body.
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Psychoneuroimmunology.
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Psychosomatic Medicine.
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Attitude to Health.
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Emotions.
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Personality.
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Social Support.
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| Dewey Classification
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616.08
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RC49.M522 2014
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2013 G-882
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WM 90
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Gordon, Kathryn J.
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Hafen, Brent Q.
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Karren, Keith J.
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Smith, N. Lee.
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