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Why do people get ill? / Darian Leader and David Corfield.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: London : Hamish Hamilton, 2007.Description: 376 p. ; 23 cmISBN:
  • 9780241143162 (hbk.) :
  • 9780241143162 (pbk.) :
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 610.19 LEA
LOC classification:
  • R726.5
Contents:
1. What causes illness?--2. Why listening matters--3. Is stress the culprit?--4. The timing of illness--5. Words and beliefs--6. Can illness have a meaning?--7. When the body replies--8. The heart--9. Two bodies or one?--10. Identification--11. The immune system--12. Cancer--13. Health risks of being normal--14. Does therapy work?--15. What do doctors want?
Summary: The authors explore the relationship between human health and happiness, combining cutting-edge research and neglected medical insights. With case studies and advice for a fitter life, this is an intriguing and thought-provoking book, one which should be read by anyone who cares about their wellbeing.
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Copy number Status Date due Barcode
Long Loan TUS: Midlands, Main Library Athlone Nursing Collection 610.19 LEA (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 203081

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. What causes illness?--2. Why listening matters--3. Is stress the culprit?--4. The timing of illness--5. Words and beliefs--6. Can illness have a meaning?--7. When the body replies--8. The heart--9. Two bodies or one?--10. Identification--11. The immune system--12. Cancer--13. Health risks of being normal--14. Does therapy work?--15. What do doctors want?

The authors explore the relationship between human health and happiness, combining cutting-edge research and neglected medical insights. With case studies and advice for a fitter life, this is an intriguing and thought-provoking book, one which should be read by anyone who cares about their wellbeing.

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