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Publisher's Weekly
Freelance journalists Shreve and Lone provide a broad but shallow overview of the hazards and priorities of good health and fitnessincluding stress, workplace dangers, addictive behavior, aging, eating disorders, birth control, depression and pregnancybut little in the way of detailed, how-to regimens. The authors, for example, discuss fitness centers established by corporations for their employees and suggest books and courses, but don't offer a step-by-step exercise routine, and some of their advice (''if you feel compelled to drink more in certain situations . . . it might be wise to avoid them'') is easier said than done. Although geared to the working woman, this book contains nonsex-specific information, such as vision problems resulting from video display terminal use. Convenient stereotyping in the form of ''all those male bosses with reputations for . . . ranting and raving when something goes wrong'' and ''the clerical worker . . . realizes that her work is . . . perceived as almost mindless routine'' is unfortunate.
Library Journal
The premise of this book is very simple: women should learn what it takes to prevent illness and life-threatening conditions through lifestyle habits, diet, exercise, and reduction of personal and environmental stressors; then they should set personal priorities to help them meet that goal. And this is important, say the authors, because women do not take the time to take care of themselves. All the major women's helth issues are touched upon: smoking, maternity, eating disorders, osteoporosis, aging-related problems, and stress. This is not a self-diagnosis guide, though it does give the clues necessary to determine if professional help is needed. The authors intended it to be a book to read through, not glanced at occasionally, and they've succeeded in making it readable and informative. Carol Spielman Lezak, General Learning Corp., Highland Park, Ill.
Freelance journalists Shreve and Lone provide a broad but shallow overview of the hazards and priorities of good health and fitnessincluding stress, workplace dangers, addictive behavior, aging, eating disorders, birth control, depression and pregnancybut little in the way of detailed, how-to regimens. The authors, for example, discuss fitness centers established by corporations for their employees and suggest books and courses, but don't offer a step-by-step exercise routine, and some of their advice (''if you feel compelled to drink more in certain situations . . . it might be wise to avoid them'') is easier said than done. Although geared to the working woman, this book contains nonsex-specific information, such as vision problems resulting from video display terminal use. Convenient stereotyping in the form of ''all those male bosses with reputations for . . . ranting and raving when something goes wrong'' and ''the clerical worker . . . realizes that her work is . . . perceived as almost mindless routine'' is unfortunate.
Library Journal
The premise of this book is very simple: women should learn what it takes to prevent illness and life-threatening conditions through lifestyle habits, diet, exercise, and reduction of personal and environmental stressors; then they should set personal priorities to help them meet that goal. And this is important, say the authors, because women do not take the time to take care of themselves. All the major women's helth issues are touched upon: smoking, maternity, eating disorders, osteoporosis, aging-related problems, and stress. This is not a self-diagnosis guide, though it does give the clues necessary to determine if professional help is needed. The authors intended it to be a book to read through, not glanced at occasionally, and they've succeeded in making it readable and informative. Carol Spielman Lezak, General Learning Corp., Highland Park, Ill.
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