The Johns Hopkins Medical Guide to Health After 50 is a
 special home medical encyclopedia that focuses on the health problems of men and women over 50 and tells you exactly what to do about them. If you are over 50, it's the one medical reference you should have in your home!
Drawing on the expertise of Hopkins specialists, including the advisory board of The Johns Hopkins Medical Letter: Health After 50, this practical handbook clearly explains which measures you can take to increase longevity and protect yourself from the avoidable ailments of aging—and how to deal effectively with those ailments you can't avoid.
Look to The Johns Hopkins Medical Guide to Health After 50 for in-depth, crucial information about the major medical concerns most likely to affect you:
- Up-to-date coverage of more than 100 ailments associated with aging—from arrhythmias and arthritis to peptic ulcers and varicose veins.
- Organized A-to-Z by health condition for quick reference.
- Clear explanations of causes, symptoms, diagnostic measures, treatment options, prevention strategies.
- Special tinted boxes highlighting guidelines, recommendations, and insights from Hopkins specialists.
- The Johns Hopkins "prescription for longevity"—in a section devoted to disease prevention and healthy aging.
- More than 100 full-color illustrations.
- A detailed body atlas that guides you through the major systems and organs.
- A comprehensive directory of health information organizations and support groups.
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