Today, greater responsibility is being placed on individuals to take steps at home to stay healthy and to manage and prevent everyday injuries and common illnesses. Of course, things can happen that you may have little control over. Even after taking precautions, you may still develop a cough, injure a knee or experience an allergic reaction. This practical guide from the experts at Mayo Clinic can show you how to reduce your risks of disease and injury. And in the event that something should happen, it outlines necessary steps to help treat the condition until it's resolved or until you can seek medical treatment. Inside you'll find information on more than 130 common health concerns. The information is straightforward and easy to find, with topics arranged in alphabetical order. The book doesn't replace the advice of a healthcare professional, but it can help you manage problems safely at home, and it may even prevent disease or injury.