Staying Alive is the ultimate medical survival guide for the twenty-first-century patient. Written by the award-winning family physician Dr. Matthew Hahn, the book details what most effectively saves patients' lives and keeps them well. Drawing on his extensive experience, Dr. Hahn teaches you to spot life-threatening symptoms and recognize medical emergencies in time. He then follows up with advice on taking advantage of available preventative care and changing your lifestyle to avoid these emergencies in the future.
The book is divided into three sections:
1. Sixty-Two Medical Complaints That Should Never Be Ignored. As part of their medical education, doctors are taught certain classic symptoms that are the first sign of a serious medical condition. The intent of this section is to teach you those important signs and symptoms so that you know when you need to see a doctor immediately.
2. The Miracles of Twenty-First-Century Medicine. A revolution has taken place in the medical sciences. In this important section, you will learn about the true miracle that is modern preventive medical care.
3. The Be Healthy Workbook. The true secret to health and wellness is healthy eating and regular exercise. The Be Healthy Workbook provides a tested simple systematic method to developing and maintaining healthy eating and exercise habits.
Each section includes real-life cases and illustrations that will bring this essential advice to life.
"Anyone interested in how to stay healthy and how to manage when illness or injury strikes must read this book. Anyone interested in applying the miracles of modern preventive medicine must read this book. Anyone who needs a practical, step-by-step Be Healthy Workbook to help them achieve their health goals must read this book. Matt Hahn, MD, catalogues his knowledge and years of experience into a
Andre Lijoi, MD, family physician, former Pennsylvania Family Doctor of the Year
"An informative and potentially life-saving text that will appeal to any readers concerned about their health."
Publishers Weekly
"Let's suppose you are not going to go through all the medical training to become a doctor. Let's suppose you want to help those you love when they share a health condition with you. If this is the case, you would do well to read this book and keep a copy in your home. If your only goal is to improve your health, this book will also be of great help. The information provided is very useful and cle
Laurence Bauer, MSW, MEd, chief executive officer of the Family Medicine Education Consort
