The most reliable and widely used personal health text, Connect Core Concepts in Health utilizes the science behind health to teach and motivate students about their wellness. The thirteenth edition provides current, accurate, scientifically based information about a wealth of health and wellness topics and issues. The 13th edition's online program is now seamlessly and deeply integrated with Blackboard and Blackboard related course management systems. Featuring interactive multimedia-driven activities and assessments, such as quizzes, video activities, health assessments, Internet research activities, online behavior change workbook, a fitness and nutrition log, and a multimedia eBook, this program is perfect for any hybrid or online course. Most activities and assessments are auto graded, entered into the grade book, and automatically uploaded to blackboard. This saves you time, holds your students accountable, and allows for seamless Course Management integration.

Author Biography

Paul Insel, PhD is Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Stanford University School of Medicine. He has been the principal investigator of numerous NIH studies involving health education, mental health, blood pressure, cardiovascular disease and nutrition. He has authored 14 books and more than 100 articles. Walton T. Roth, M.D., is Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Stanford University School of Medicine, and Chief of the Psychiatric Consultation Service at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System. He is author of over 150 research articles about how the body reacts to stress and psychological disorders. His clinical specialties are the treatment of anxiety disorders and psychiatric consultation in the general hospital.