Introduction to Occupational Health in Public Health Practice
Introduction to Occupational Health in Public Health Practice uses concepts of prevention, epidemiology, toxicology, disparities, preparedness, disease management, and health promotion to explain the underlying causes of occupational illness and injury and to provide a methodology to develop cost-effective programs that prevent injury and keep workers safe. Students, health educators, employers, and other health care professionals will find that this essential resource provides them with the necessary skills etc..
Does an Apple a Day Keep the Doctor Away?: And Other Questions About Your Health and Body
An apple a day keeps the doctor away. Humans use only ten percent of their brains. If you cross your eyes, they'll stay that way. You may have heard these common sayings and beliefs before. But are they really true? Can they be proven using science? Let's investigate seventeen health-related statements and find out which ones are right, which ones are wrong, and which ones still stump scientists! Find out if the five second rule for dropping food on the floor is true! Discover if eating chocolate can give you pimples! See if you can tell the difference between fact and fiction with Is That a Fact?
Health & Well Being Report with Pat Farnack - short listening sequences. Topics (40 altogether): A TEENAGE ANOREXIC NIGHTMARE BELLY FAT CUT OUT THE ICE CREAM GENETICALLY MODIFIED FOOD HEALTHY TIPS FOR TAKING THE WEIGHT OFF HOW TO GET FRESH HERBS MORE ON ALLERGY-FIGHTING FOOD NATURAL FAT LOSS PICKY AT THE DINNER TABLE STOP THOSE CRAVINGS THE SUGAR SOLUTION TOO MUCH ZINC WHAT TO LEARN FROM YOUR SKINNY FRIENDS YOUVE GOT TO WATCH THAT SUGAR and more
Homes That Heal (and those that don't) : How Your Home Could be Harming Your Family's Health
Media reports focus increasingly on the declining health of children in industrialized countries. Asthma, autism, learning and behavior problems, and cancer are all on the rise. At the same time, there is consistent news about poor indoor air quality, mold and how buildings can make people sick. Homes that Heal addresses both of these developments, revealing that our own homes can contribute to many of these health problems. A passionate examination of our built environment and the alarming impact today's chemically polluted world is having on the health of present and future generations, Homes That Heal is easy-to-read, solutions-oriented and humorous
The Complete Illustrated Book to Herbs: Growing, Health and Beauty, Cooking, Crafts
This beautifully illustrated, complete guide to herbs unlocks the secrets of these wonder plants-from planting and harvesting to cooking and storing- including their health benefits.