Health Psychology

This text explores the psychology of how we react to illness and relate to the health care system. The third edition has been thoroughly revised to keep students up to date with the latest research developments in this dynamic field. The brand new feature 'Weighing In On Health' helps students to link the science to the world around them. RICHARD STRAUB University of Michigan, Dearborn, USA. Table of Contents PART I: FOUNDATIONS OF HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY Introducing Health Psychology Research in Health Psychology Biological Foundations of Health and Illness PART II:STRESS AND HEALTH Stress Coping with Stress PART III: BEHAVIOR AND HEALTH Positive Psychology and Primary Prevention Nutrition, Obesity, and Eating Disorders Substance Abuse PART IV: CHRONIC AND LIFE-THREATENING ILLNESSES Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes Cancer HIV and AIDS PART V: SEEKING TREATMENT Health Care and Patient Behavior Managing Pain Complementary and Alternative Medicine Epilogue: Health Psychology Today and Tomorrow