Why do people get ill? /
Darian Leader and David Corfield.
- London : Hamish Hamilton, 2007.
- 376 p. ; 23 cm.
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.