"The idea of being kept alive by a battery-driven piece of equipment operating at high speed inside my chest was a bit daunting at first, but it soon became apparent that this option offered real hope and the possibility of extending my life long enough to be eligible for a new heart." ~ from Dick Cheney and Jonathan Reiner's Heart: An American Medical Odyssey
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| The Terrible and Wonderful Reasons Why I Run Long Distances by The OatmealThe Oatmeal (pen name of artist Matthew Inman) participates in ultramarathons and draws cartoons about running. In this graphic novel, The Terrible and Wonderful Reasons Why I Run Long Distances, Inman's discoveries about the benefits of running appear disguised as satire. Even though parody and humor seem to dominate, his observations ring true as he confesses how running helps him combat his love of junk food, his tendency to apathy and depression, and his fear that he'll regress to being a fat kid. Kirkus Reviews notes that the "hilarious and profound are only inches apart" in these illustrations. |
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Focus on: Heart and Health
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| Prevent a Second Heart Attack: 8 Foods, 8 Weeks to Reverse Heart Disease by Janet Bond BrillDr. Janet Brill, a well-known diet and fitness expert, has observed that some heart-healthy diets are too restrictive for patients to maintain. In Prevent a Second Heart Attack, Brill offers a Mediterranean diet approach designed to heal damaged arteries while offering tasty meals in an easy-to-manage regimen. Starting with a review of the causes of heart disease, she continues with a diet plan that explains foods to avoid while listing healthy choices. Exercise recommendations, a 14-day meal plan, dozens of recipes, and a health maintenance checklist complete the book, which those who haven't had a heart attack will also find valuable. |
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| Heart: An American Medical Odyssey by Dick Cheney and Jonathan Reiner with Liz CheneyFormer U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney has had serious heart disease for three decades. In this joint memoir, Cheney and his cardiologist Dr. Jonathan Reiner detail in alternating chapters the patient's and doctor's perspectives on heart disease, its management, and the development of modern treatment and intervention techniques. Though Cheney avoids discussing partisan politics, the book highlights the effects his health had on his public service. Anyone interested in medical innovations will find Heart's portrayal of Cheney's and Reiner's experiences fascinating. |
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| The Buena Salud Guide for a Healthy Heart by Jane L. DelgadoIn this clear and accessible presentation, clinical psychologist Jane Delgado provides a thorough introduction to the importance of cardiovascular health, explains important general aspects of heart-related health, and details the nature and causes of heart conditions while describing the full range of testing and procedures. She also offers advice about avoiding heart disease. Though designed to address Latinos' needs (like all of the "buena salud" books, which are also available in Spanish), The Buena Salud Guide for a Healthy Heart offers important information, advice, and resources for anyone. |
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| Heart 411: The Only Guide to Heart Health You'll Ever Need by Marc Gillinov and Steven E. NissenWhat's the number one killer in the U.S.? Heart disease. How are you going to improve your chances at avoiding it? Try reading Heart 411 and following the excellent advice offered within by two leading heart-health physicians, both of Cleveland Clinic. With concise answers to essential questions, they cover topics ranging from fitness and stress to personality-related vulnerabilities and gender-specific risk factors. In addition to explaining how cholesterol, smoking, and excess weight play a role, they also examine the effects of drug combinations, bad oral hygiene, and even rheumatoid arthritis. Nothing short of "lifesaving," says Booklist. |
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| Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum's Heart Book: Every Woman's Guide to a Heart-Healthy Life by Suzanne SteinbaumWomen are just as vulnerable as men to heart disease, the primary cause of death in the U.S.; those looking for guidance on heart-healthy behaviors will find invaluable resources in this book, which combines medical know-how with an approachable, "big-sister" manner (Publishers Weekly). Underlining the importance of both emotional and physical well-being, cardiologist Suzanne Steinbaum outlines holistic treatments than can complement traditional medicine -- and counsels women on how to shift away from stressful behaviors, improve weight control, and lower blood pressure. Positive and easy to understand, this guide offers practical advice for a healthy life. |
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