Mayo Clinic Guide to Self-Care (Seventh Edition): Answers for Everyday Health Problems

Summary

Comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of complex medical problems are hallmarks of Mayo Clinic, and have been for more than 100 years. Now, the world-renowned expertise of Mayo Clinic is available to you in this easy-to-understand guide featuring instant access to the facts you need—including practical advice on more than 300 of today’s most common health problems.

When can you treat yourself or your family, when should you call your doctor, and when should you call 911? You’ll find the answers in Mayo Clinic Guide to Self-Care and more:

• Preventing back pain

• Signs of cancer: What to watch for

• Thyroid disorders: Learn the signs and symptoms

• The newest on herbal and dietary supplements

• Which immunizations do adults need?

• Reducing your risk of heart attack

• How to keep stress under control

• Be prepared for emergencies

• Finding a health care provider

• The pros and cons of home medical tests

• Easy-to-learn “hands-only” CPR

• Evaluating integrative medical therapies