Who Gets Sick: Thinking and Health-- Provides a clear explanation on what causes one to get sick and the pivotal role of thoughts and feelings. -- Looks at the relationship between happiness and health and explains why there is a connection. -- Recognizes the increasing level of stress in everyday life while providing ways of coping that will maintain health. -- Examines what determines how long one will live and how healthy one will be in old age. (No, genes are far from being the whole story.) -- Explores the powerful effects of warm, close relationships in protecting one against illness and premature death. |
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1 It Takes More Than | 27 |
Those Who Stay Healthy | 57 |
4 Brain Messengers and What | 83 |
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