Böcker av Karen J. Carlson

Here, in one volume, is what experts know about preventing, recognizing, and treating psychological disturbances and disorders experienced by women uniquely. From the complexities of schizophrenia and OCD to the practicalities of sexual response, this guide offers all a woman might want to know about protecting her psychological health.

This book brings into focus the risks and realities of cardiovascular disease for women. It considers questions of cholesterol and diabetes, stress and depression, diet and smoking, as well as diagnostic procedures and surgeries. Helpfully illustrated, this book is clear and comprehensive on every heart problem and related symptom and behavior.

This exhaustive resource offers information on everything from adolescent acne to menopause in the belief that better-informed women can have better partnerships with their physicians.