It is an extraordinary time for adolescents. Social media has a profound positive and negative influence on adolescents, drugs of abuse are readily available, social and sexual mores are changing, discussion about many aspects of racism is more prominent than ever, and surveys indicate that the prevalence of mental illness in teens is higher than any previous time. How Technology, Social Media, and Current Events Profoundly Affect Adolescents examines eighteen contemporary issues ...

The second edition of this definitive guide for clinical care of adolescents builds upon the practical knowledge and guidance of the first edition, and expands into new subjects of adolescent care. The handbook is divided into three sections: general adolescent medicine, sexuality, and mental health, and contains relevant, practical knowledge, covering those areas most often seen in the practice of adolescent medicine.The MassGeneral Hospital for Children Adolescent Medicine Ha...

This accessibly written book examines the most commonly taken dietary supplements, exploring what they are and what they're purported to do, and summarizing key research findings regarding their potential health benefits and risks.Today, more than 50 percent of Americans take at least one type of dietary supplement regularly. But do these products actually work? How are they regulated? Are there any potential health risks?Dietary Supplements: Fact versu...

Used in moderation, many oils can be beneficial to one's diet and lifestyle. This book presents accurate information on more than two dozen oils, examining the health claims associated with popular oils along with the clinical research findings.In the past, consumers were warned to avoid eating foods made with coconut oil, but more recently opinions about this oil have shifted. Many people now consider olive oil to be the most healthful—but is there truth behind th...

This book presents research findings about 50 foods that are commonly touted as healthy and educates readers about the medical problems they purportedly alleviate or help prevent.It is always in the best interest of those who market foods to make grandiose claims regarding their nutritional value, regardless of whether actual scientific proof exists to support such a claim. Even diligent and educated consumers often have difficulty discerning facts from mere theory...

This accessibly-written book examines the most commonly-used substances and techniques for managing pain, exploring why they work (or don't), their risks and benefits, and key research findings regarding their use.No one is a stranger to pain. From sudden injuries and post-operative discomfort to nagging aches and stiffness, pain is an unwelcome but familiar part of life. There are numerous methods for managing pain, but it can be difficult to know which is the bes...

More than 200,000 tonsillectomies and adenoidectomies will be performed on children this year. Will you be ready?The new 2nd Edition of this bestselling book helps parents understand and organizethe necessary medical and emotional components thataccompany their child’s surgery. In an easy to followtimeline for events prior to and following a tonsillectomyor adenoidectomy, the author provides reassuringand accurate guidance that eases the process for thepatient and f...

This book offers insights from doctors and doctors-to-be about successes they’ve enjoyed and obstacles they’ve faced, personal and professional. Some of these essays are easy to celebrate, and others are painful to absorb. All encourage the reader to reflect upon their own stories, embrace vulnerabilities, forgive shortcomings, celebrate resilience, and, by doing so, become a better physician.The topics covered in these essays are divided into six chapters titled Learning and T...

Find your voice, speak your truth, listen deeply—a guide to more meaningful and mindful conversations.We spend so much of our lives talking to each other, but how much are we simply running on automatic—relying on old habits and hoping for the best? Are we able to truly hear others and speak our mind in a clear and kind way, without needing to get defensive or go on the attack? In this groundbreaking synthesis of mindfulness, somatics, and Nonviolent Communication,...

In less than a generation, the country has seen its democratic government dismantled and replaced by a ruthless totalitarian regime. Set in the not-too-distant future, the United States is now run by the Authorities, who control every aspect of people's daily existence. Travel, entertainment, education, sexual expression, and even religion are severely restricted.Baltimore native Marty Broder wants little more than a steady job and a relatively peaceful life for himself and his par...

Integrative medicine—the practice of combining remedies from various therapeutic disciplines to optimize relief and speed healing—is transforming both how health professionals treat disease and how patients manage their own care. Your Best Medicine introduces the reader to this new world of healing options for everyday ailments like dry skin, fatigue, and indigestion as well as more serious conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and obesity.All of the treatments and tech...

Consolidating unbiased, peer-reviewed information from many sources, this book provides a one-stop resource on the use and health benefits of 50 different herbs.While the use of herbs and herbal supplements seem an attractive alternate to man-made therapies, such use is often inspired by anecdotal evidence rather than sound clinical research. Healthy Herbs: Fact versus Fiction examines the health claims associated with 50 popular herbs and coalesces the cl...