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Health and Well-Being explores the multidimensional concept of health, from physical well-being to the impact of social, emotional, and environmental factors. It advocates for a holistic approach to health, emphasizing the dynamic nature of individual well-being as influenced by various interacting dimensions. The text moves beyond the traditional focus on physical health, integrating insights into social, emotional, intellectual, spiritual, and environmental health, and how each dimension influences the others. The book examines the continuum of health, illustrating the fluidity of well-being and the factors contributing to or detracting from it, such as behaviors, lifestyles, and societal influences. Health and Well-Being is ideal for courses in health education, public health, and related disciplines. It serves as an essential guide for students in their early years of study, providing a foundational understanding of health's complexity and its various facets. Its structured delivery ensures compatibility with introductory courses seeking to equip students with a broad perspective on health and its determinants.

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9781793581761

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Kristine Fish, Ph.D. is a professor of health education and health promotion, and the co-director of the Mind and Heart Lab at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. Her work focuses on teaching people how to permanently adopt healthy behaviors, build up emotional resilience, understand the importance of the mind-body connection, and improve overall health and well-being.

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