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This book offers perspectives on wellness-oriented nursing care for older adults in any healthcare setting. The book provides coverage of the theory and practice of gerontological nursing, addressing both physiologic and psychosocial aspects of aging, as well as broader issues such as cultural competence and legal and ethical concerns. Organized around the author's Functional Consequences Theory, the book explores age-related changes as well as the...

Series in two parts.

Giuseppe Riva, 47, was born and raised in Italy before moving to America two decades ago. Since then, he's noticed a decline in the quality of his diet, the frequency of his exercise, and the overall state of his health. Combined with a relentless travel schedule that includes international trips, Giuseppe opens up to Dr. Sanjay Gupta about his desire to make a change. Using a life expectancy calculator powered by data scientists at the University...

Research shows that hormone imbalance can have a huge impact on back-and-forth weight gain. Wellness experts are now seeing how balancing hormones can help with weight loss.

In Part 2, you will learn more about taking good care of your baby.

Part 2 focuses on how to get breastfeeding started right and includes variations on ways to hold Baby while nursing.

Understand what to expect at a hospital with a baby-friendly designation, including skin-to-skin contact, learning to breastfeed correctly, and rooming in.