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Take Care of Yourself, 10th Edition

The Complete Illustrated Guide to Self-Care

Contributors

By James F. Fries

By Donald M. Vickery

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$19.99

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$24.99 CAD

A revised edition of the classic self-care guide, with new research on aging. “Every family should have this book”(Annals of Internal Medicine).

Continuing to break new ground after forty years in print, Take Care of Yourself is the go-to guide for at home self-care. Simple to use, even in a crisis, the easy-to-navigate flowcharts help you quickly look up your symptoms and find an explanation of likely causes and possible home remedies, as well as advice on when you should go see a doctor. This comprehensive guide covers emergencies, over 175 healthcare concerns, the twenty things you should keep in a home pharmacy, and how to work best with your doctor. This new edition explains the latest research on how to postpone aging and what you can do to prevent chronic illness and stay in your best shape as you age. With new information on the Zika virus, prescription pain relievers, and other pertinent updates throughout, Take Care of Yourself remains your path to the most comprehensive and dependable self-care.

On Sale
Aug 29, 2017
Page Count
416 pages
ISBN-13
9780738219738

James F. Fries

About the Author

James F. Fries, MD, is Professor of Medicine, Emeritus, at Stanford University. His work involves the study of health outcomes and how to improve them, prevention of disease by reduction in health risks, self-care techniques, and health economics. He has published over 300 scientific articles and 11 books.

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Donald M. Vickery

About the Author

Donald M. Vickery, MD, helped develop the first medical decision charts for non-doctors. Formerly the head of the nonprofit Self-Care Institute, he died in 2008. He coauthored Take Care of Yourself and Taking Care of Your Child with James F. Fries and Robert H. Pantell.

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