Health & Fitness : Exercise

En este número de la Revista Panamericana de Salud Pública/Pan American Journal of Public Health se presentan informes que por primera vez exploran la magnitud del sedentarismo en Brasil, Chile, México y Perú. more...

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This publication, written by leading international public health professionals, highlights 13 case studies on a variety of topics including control of vitamin A deficiency, folic acid fortification of bread, control of iodine deficiency disorders, and the contribution of research to infant breast-feeding policies, as well as successful community projects to promote increased physical activity and the role of urban planning and public transportation in reducing the prevalence of sedentary lifestyles, among other important topics. Nutrition and an Active Life: From Knowledge to Action will become an important resource on best practices at the national and community levels for professionals working in health promotion, maternal and child health, nutrition, fitness, social marketing, and public health education. more...

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This major new textbook takes an international perspective and is the first to provide a comprehensive, authoritative guide to the important area of exercise and health. more...

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''I have worked extensively with Dr. Silver educating people on how to win the battle over osteoarthritis. His book will be of tremendous value to the people trying to combat this disease.''. --Joe Namath. Expert advice from the arthritis specialist who keeps athletes in the game and at their best. For every active person sidelined by the pain of arthritis, whether a would-be weekend softball champion or potential marathon runner, rheumatologist Dr. David Silver offers a game plan for getting back in the action. Dr. Silver is the clinical chief of rheumatology at Cedars Sinai Medical Center and consultant to a roster of celebrities and athletes. Dr. Silver has developed a pain reduction program specifically designed for active people. In Playing Through Arthritis , he shares his plan for maintaining an athletic lifestyle by combining exercise, nutrition, the latest medications, and the best alternative therapies. Key features include:.:.; Unique focus on those among the 43 million arthritis sufferers who are physically active.; Targeted exercises to dramatically lessen pain and stiffness in specific joints.; Expert medical advice on nutrition, medications, and alternative therapies. more...

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Este libro profundiza los conceptos teóricos y prácticos de la promoción de la slaud como meta para avanzar en la búsqueda de la quidad en los niveles locales, con la aplicación de diversas estrategias según los entornos en los que las personas viven y trabajan. more...

Price: $28.00