Strong Women, Strong Hearts [Hardcover]

Miriam E. Nelson (Author), Alice Lichtenstein (Author), M.A., Lawrence Lindner (Author), Lawrence Lindner (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 5, 2005

From the distinguished author of the Strong Women health series comes an important book for any woman who wants to take charge of her heart health.

Heart disease kills more women than men each year, yet it is still mistakenly thought of as a "man's disease." In this comprehensive and practical guide, top women's health expert and author Miriam E. Nelson, Ph.D., teams up with heart expert Alice H. Lichtenstein, D.Sc., to present up-to-date advice on diet, exercise, weight loss, stress reduction, and other key strategies tailored specifically for women.

With self-evaluations, checklists, exercises, recipes, and other practical information, as well as the latest research findings, this empowering book will help readers assess their risks, understand their options, and make important changes to improve their heart health.

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About the Author

Miriam E. Nelson, Ph.D., is an associate professor at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University.She is the author of six previous books, including Strong Women Stay Young; Strong Women, Strong Bones; and Strong Women and Men Beat Arthritis. Her research has been published in The Journal of the American Medical Association and elsewhere.

Alice H. Lichtenstein, D.Sc., is the Stanley N. Gershoff Professor of Nutrition Science and Policy at the Friedman School, Tufts University. She has served on numerous national committees, including the U.S. government's Dietary Guidelines Committee and the American Heart Association's Nutrition Committee. Her research on nutrition and cardiovascular disease has been published extensively in medical literature.

Lawrence Lindner, M.A., pens the monthly "Eating Right" column

Product Details

• Hardcover: 272 pages
• Publisher: Putnam Adult; 1 edition (May 5, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0399152873
• ISBN-13: 978-0399152870
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.1 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,177,372 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars strong women,strong hearts :a practical guide, May 20, 2005

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This is a highly readable scientifically based book on how to decrease the risk of developing heart disease. The strongest points are its emphasis on cardiovascular disease in women and the evidence based scientific literature regarding the nature of the problem and the approaches to decreasing heart disease. The dietary advice is sound without being trendy or glib, the advice on appropriate receipes is useful. The guide to adequate exercise and physical activity is very helpful. An excellent book by science professionals for the laymen audience.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good book for those not in the know, August 5, 2005

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Betty M. Brown (Madison, Wisconsin) - See all my reviews
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I thought this was a very good book - but for people who really have no, or very little knowledge about taking care of their heart. It gives very good info on how the heart works, different procedures, and exercise. Diet is also included with recipes

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Practical heart health information for Women, August 22, 2005

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B. A. Ferrari (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews
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I teach Heart Health classes for women. I can't wait to recommend this book to my students. It offers an easy to read, very practical approach to making healthful lifestyle changes.