If you’re a woman over thirty-five, you probably have a
lot of stress in your life–maybe even more than you realize. You’re
also likely low on energy, gaining weight, and not sleeping as well
as you once did. The fact is: Your body is changing. A renowned
physician and pioneer in women’s heart health, Dr. Nieca Goldberg
knows what you’re going through. In this welcome book you’ll
find
? the normal physical changes you can expect to experience at age
thirty-five and after
? treatments for over- and underactive thyroids and other hormone
issues
? the signs, symptoms, and management of type 1 and type 2
diabetes
? facts on fertility, contraceptives, pregnancy, and
menopause
? information on good breast health, including preventive
breast-cancer measures
? a comprehensive heart-to-heart about your cardiovascular
system
? dealing with GERD, stomach ulcers, gallstones, IBS, IBD, and
colon cancer
? strategies for keeping bones strong, fending off arthritis, and
coping with foot and back pain
? the importance of diagnosing sleep apnea and saying good night
to insomnia
? revelations about the mind-body connection–countering stress
and relieving depression
? the ins and outs of medical exams–what to ask, and when to
change doctors
With warmth and encouragement, Dr. Nieca Goldberg gives you the
solid information you need on the path to great health.
關於作者:
Nieca Goldberg, M.D., is an associate professor of medicine
and the medical director of New York University’s Women’s Heart
Program, the co-medical director of the 92nd Street Y’s Cardio
Rehabilitation Program, and a national spokesperson for the
American Heart Association’s “Go Red” campaign. She is the former
chief of women’s cardiac care at Lenox Hill Hospital. Dr. Goldberg
has appeared on many shows, including Today, The View, and Good
Morning America, and her articles have appeared in many
publications, including The Wall Street Journal, The New York
Times, and Fitness magazine. She is the recipient of numerous
awards, including the American Heart AssociationNYC affiliate Dr.
with Heart Award. She lives and works in New York City.
Alice Greenwood, Ph.D., is a sociolinguist who has worked in
health care for many years. She specializes in research and writing
about gender differences in communication styles. She has written
and edited numerous professional and popular articles and books on
various health care issues. She lives with her family in New Jersey
and New York.
From the Hardcover edition.