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TAKING CARE AFTER 50, A Self-Care Guide for Seniors
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by Harvey Jay Cohen, M.D.
Director, Center for the Study of Aging and Human Development
Chief, Division of Geriatrics
Duke University Medical Center,
Durham, North Carolina
© 2000
Paperback: 8x10, 356 pages
Price: $12 (free U.S. postage/handling)
It’s never too late to start taking better care of yourself. Study after study has proven that—no matter what your age—by taking charge of your health and making even small lifestyle changes, you can help prevent disease and disability and improve the quality of your life. Taking Care After 50 shows you how.
Taking Charge of Your Health: What you need to eat right, stay fit, reduce stress, and more 

Common Health Problems: Bottom-line information on symptoms, treatment and prevention for the most common ailments, including self-care tips and when you should call the doctor.

Emergencies and First Aid: A ready reference for taking quick, effective action.

Staying Safe: How to protect yourself from accidental injuries, crimes, and more.

Mental Health: How to stay mentally fit, ease depression, and reduce anxiety.

For Men Only and For Women Only: Meaningful information on complex and everyday health and sexuality issues.
 
To order, mail check for $12. made payable to "Duke Center for Aging" to:
Karen Ray
Center for Aging
Box 3003
DUMC
Durham, NC, 27710
 
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