Health, Mind & Body | February Newsletter

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Under the Skin: The Hidden Toll of Racism on American Lives and on the Health of Our Nation

Linda Villarosa - Doubleday
Format: Hardcover

From an award-winning writer at the New York Times Magazine and a contributor to the 1619 Project comes a landmark book that tells the full story of racial health disparities in America, revealing the toll racism takes on individuals and the health of our nation.In 2018, Linda Villarosa's...
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Breathing Lessons: A Doctor's Guide to Lung Health

MeiLan K. Han M. D. - W. W. Norton & Company
Format: Hardcover

An authoritative, accessible guide to how our lungs work and how to protect them.Most of us pay little attention to the workings of our lungs, but the COVID-19 pandemic has sparked interest in their functioning and fear about the risks they face. Dr. MeiLan K. Han, a leading pulmonologist...
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The Magic of Food: Live Longer and Healthier--and Lose Weight--with the Synergetic Diet

MICHAEL T MURRAY - Atria Books
Format: Hardcover

The world's most renowned doctor of natural medicine, co-author of the Encyclopedia of Healing Foods and The Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine (Third Edition) , Dr. Michael Murray draws on his extensive knowledge of food as medicine to promote optimum health.Food affects our body, mind,...
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Anesthesia: The Gift of Oblivion and the Mystery of Consciousness

KATE COLE-ADAMS - Counterpoint
Format: Hardcover

"A work of splendid richness and depth." -- Helen Garner, author of Everywhere I Look Anesthetize: to render insensible First there's the injection, then the countdown -- and next thing you know, you're awake. Anesthesia: The Gift of Oblivion and the Mystery of Consciousness...
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Standard First Aid, CPR, and AED

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) - Jones & Bartlett Learning; 8th edition
Format: 8th Edition

Standard First Aid, CPR, and AED, Eighth Edition is ideal for use within training courses designed to certify individuals in first aid, CPR, and AED. More than a stand-alone text, this student manual is the center of an integrated teaching and learning system that offers many resources...
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Chronic Pain Reset: 30 Days of Activities, Practices, and Skills to Help You Thrive

Afton L. Hassett PsyD - Countryman Press
Format: Hardcover

Build a plan to reclaim your life with this easy-to-follow program designed by a leading pain expert.This indispensable guide explores the key role that your brain plays in processing pain and how small, simple actions can make profound changes in how you experience chronic pain. Chronic...
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From Enforcers to Guardians: A Public Health Primer on Ending Police Violence

Hannah L. F. Cooper - Johns Hopkins University Press
Format: Hardcover

Excessive police violence and its disproportionate targeting of minority communities has existed in the United States since police forces first formed in the colonial period. A personal tragedy for its victims, for the people who love them, and for their broader communities, excessive police...
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The Keto for Two Cookbook: 100 Delicious, Keto-Friendly Recipes Just for Two!

Lindsay Boyers - Adams Media
Format: Paperback

100 two-serving, easy and delicious low-carb recipes from hearty breakfasts to satisfying snacks to mouth-watering dinners - perfectly sized for both couples and singles following the keto diet. Finally, keto recipes that are just the right size! Preparing your own meals is essential to succeeding...
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NCLEX-PN Premier 2017 with 2 Practice Tests: Online Book Video Tutorials Mobile

Kaplan. - Kaplan Publishing
Format: Print book

Teaches you to think like a nurse Passing the NCLEX-PN exam is not just about what you know - it's about how you think. With expert critical thinking strategies and targeted practice, Kaplan's NCLEX-PN Premier 2017 shows you how to leverage your content knowledge to think like a nurse....
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Mayo Clinic Guide to Arthritis: Managing Joint Pain for an Active Life

Lynne S. Peterson M.D. - Mayo Clinic Press
Format: Paperback

From the doctors at Mayo Clinic, the top-ranked hospital in the U.S., this book is a complete guide to understanding and living with arthritis. Find the latest expertise on various forms of arthritis, medications and other treatment options, and self care to successfully manage joint pain...
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