Ageing, Healthy, and in Control: An Alternative Approach to Maintaining the Health of Older People |
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Page 42
... major theme of this book . It is important that the role of medicine is placed where it belongs : to advise , to utilize knowledge and skill where appropriate , and to treat in extremis . But , ultimately , the central role must be ...
... major theme of this book . It is important that the role of medicine is placed where it belongs : to advise , to utilize knowledge and skill where appropriate , and to treat in extremis . But , ultimately , the central role must be ...
Page 150
... major organs or functions to which they are associated . Six are predominantly yin : heart , heart protector ... major surgical operations , with patients remaining fully conscious , but in no apparent discomfort , or post - operation ...
... major organs or functions to which they are associated . Six are predominantly yin : heart , heart protector ... major surgical operations , with patients remaining fully conscious , but in no apparent discomfort , or post - operation ...
Page 156
... major concern ; indeed , angina pectoris was not known until 1772 , and before the 1920s coronary heart disease was regarded as an uncommon disease ( Ashton and Davies , 1986 ) . Now it has become a major cause of death , even for ...
... major concern ; indeed , angina pectoris was not known until 1772 , and before the 1920s coronary heart disease was regarded as an uncommon disease ( Ashton and Davies , 1986 ) . Now it has become a major cause of death , even for ...
Contents
reasserting personal control | 64 |
combating loneliness | 82 |
Diet and nutrition | 98 |
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