{"product_id":"heart-owners-handbook-isbn-9780471044208","title":"Heart Owner's Handbook","description":"From one of the most respected cardiovascular research andeducation facilities in the world comes a personalized wellnessprogram for your most important asset. Take the Institute's simpletest to evaluate your heart's health and identify your individualrisk factors. Then, use the easy-to-follow, step-by-step programsto improve your overall health. Specifics include:\u003cbr\u003e * Exercise What kind you should do, and how much is enough(Chapters 2 and 15)\u003cbr\u003e * Weight Control What body type are you? A practical approach toattaining a healthy weight (Chapters 4 and 16)\u003cbr\u003e * Managing Stress How to measure and reduce it (Chapters 7 and 18)\u003cbr\u003e * Controlling High Blood Pressure How to detect it, and what to doabout it (Chapter 8)\u003cbr\u003e * Lowering Your Cholesterol Count How much is too much, and how youcan control it (Chapter 9)\u003cbr\u003e * Nutrition and Recipes The latest guide-lines and 31 delicious,heart-smart recipes (Chapters 3 and 21)\u003cbr\u003e * The Differences Between Men's and Women's Heart Health Pregnancyand childbearing, hormones, menopause, and their relationship toheart disease (Chapter 11)\u003cbr\u003e * Diagnosis and Treatment How to recognize the symptoms of heartdisease, what to ask your doctor, and the facts about heart surgeryand drug therapy (Chapters 23, 26, and 35) Partial table of contents:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e YOUR PERSONAL HEART-HEALTH PROFILE.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e How Healthy is Your Heart?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e HEALTHY HEART HABITS.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Good Nutrition.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Weight Control.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e CONTROLLABLE HEALTH FACTORS.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Hypertension.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Cholesterol and Triglycerides.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e RISK FACTORS YOU CAN'T CHANGE BUT NEED TO ASSESS.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Gender.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Age.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Genetic Factors.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e YOUR PERSONAL HEART-SMART PROGRAMS.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Achieving Physical Fitness.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Managing Stress.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e HEART-SMART COOKING.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Basic Tips.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Heart-Healthy Recipes.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e WHEN SOMETHING GOES WRONG.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e How to Choose and Work with Your Doctor.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Symptoms of Heart Disease.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Diseases of the Heart Valves.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Heart Surgery.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Appendix.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Glossary.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Selected References.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Index. THE TEXAS HEART INSTITUTE, located in Houston, is one of thelargest, most respected heart research and educational facilitiesin the world. The Institute's breakthrough research in heartsurgery, transplants, diagnosis, and medical treatment has setworldwide standards in cardiology and cardiovascular surgery.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e DENTON A. COOLEY, M.D., founder and Surgeon-in-Chief of the TexasHeart Institute, is internationally known for his pioneering workin cardiovascular surgery. In 1968, Dr. Cooley and his teamperformed the first successful heart transplant in the UnitedStates, and, a year later, implanted the first artificial heart ina human being.  From one of the most respected cardiovascular research and education facilities in the world comes a personalized wellness program for your most important asset. Take the Institute's simple test to evaluate your heart's health and identify your individual risk factors. Then, use the easy-to-follow, step-by-step programs to improve your overall health. Specifics include:  \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExercise What kind you should do, and how much is enough (Chapters 2 and 15)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWeight Control What body type are you? 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