| Description |
xvii, 702 pages ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
Psychoneuroimmunology: the connection between the mind and the body -- The impact of stress on health -- The disease-prone personality -- Anger, hostility, and health -- Worry, anxiety, fear, and health -- Depression, despair, and health -- Insomnia and sleep deprivation: health effects and treatment -- The disease-resistant personality -- Social support, relationships, and health -- Loneliness and health -- Marriage and health -- Families and health -- Grief, bereavement, and health -- The healing power of spirituality -- Altruism and health -- The healing power of spirituality, religion, and faith -- Optimism and health -- Explanatory style and health -- Locus of control and health -- Self-esteem and health -- The healing power of humor and laughter -- The importance of nutrition to mind and body health -- Behavioral medicine treatment: effects on medical and health outcomes and -- Methods of intervention and the principles of stress resilience |
| Summary |
"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. The authors show how negative emotions such as anger, depression, and anxiety can adversely affect physical health, while positive emotions such as humor and optimism can improve health and increase longevity. You'll discover the relationships between physical health and spirituality, attitude, stress, and various social factors. Learn the role that health choices and lifestyle factors play in creating optimal well-being."--BOOK JACKET |
| Notes |
Previous ed.; 2002 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Medicine, Psychosomatic.
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Emotions -- Health aspects.
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Psychoneuroimmunology.
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Mind and body.
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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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| Author |
Karren, Keith J.
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| LC no. |
2005007989 |
| ISBN |
0805378863 |
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