health

Presents articles describing the causes and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment (both traditional and alternative), prognosis, and prevention of various diseases, disorders, injuries, and infections.

A family doctor explains that all kinds of people visit him in the medical center for check-ups and referrals to specialists. He recalls that he loved science and math at school and always looked forward to the day when he could make a living helping people of all ages stay healthy. A young girl is brought to the doctor for a medical check-up that includes an examination of her vision, ears, nose, throat, and heart, and advice about healthy habits such as washing her hands and brushing her teeth. The doctor agrees that the worst part of seeing a doctor is getting shots but reminds us that a brief, painful moment can prevent us from becoming very ill. In a final sequence he cautions that overweight children are unhealthy and that the best way to stay healthy is to eat well and have fun running and playing with friends.

Provides information on healthy living, eating, grooming habits, and fitness.

Contains 911 alphabetically arranged entries that provide information on issues of family health, coded by color in the categories of human body, diseases and other disorders, treatments and cures, prevention and diagnosis of disease, and human behavior, each with a question-and-answer feature, illustrations, and diagrams. Includes indexes, a first-aid handbook, and a medical glossary.

Discusses the importance of good nutrition, cleanliness, and exercise for staying healthy.

Presents a children's book for early readers that describes how humans and animals grow and care for their young, and explains the importance of exercise and keeping healthy.

A simple exploration of health that covers nutrition, exercise, avoiding germs, and getting enough sleep. Includes activities.

Simple text teaches children how they can take care of their health and bodies by eating right and making smart food decisions.

Discusses many aspects of health, including diet, exercise, genetic factors, the body's defense system, mental attitude, and medicine.