Core Concepts In Health - 2026 Release
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Part 1 - Establishing a Basis for Wellness
Chapter 1 Taking Charge of Your Health
Chapter 2 Psychological Health
Chapter 3 Stress: The Constant Challenge
Part 2 - Getting Fit
Chapter 4 Sleep
Chapter 5 Weight Management
Chapter 6 Nutrition Basics
Part 3 - Protecting Yourself From Disease
Chapter 7 Physical Activity and Exercise for Health and Fitness
Chapter 8 Cardiovascular Health
Chapter 9 Cancer
Part 4 - Understanding Sexuality
Chapter 10 Immunity and Infection
Chapter 11 Healthy Relationships and Communication
Chapter 12 Healthy Sexuality
Part 5 - Making Responsible Decisions: Substance Use and Addiction
Chapter 13 Contraception and Abortion
Chapter 14 Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
Chapter 15 Drug Use and Addiction
Part 6 - Accepting Physical Limits
Chapter 16 Alcohol: The Most Popular Drug
Chapter 17 Beyond Tobacco: Nicotine Use and a Smoke-Free Society
Part 7 - Living Well in the World
Chapter 18 Aging: An Ongoing Process
Chapter 19 Environmental Health
Chapter 20 Conventional and Complementary Medicine
Appendix Nutritional Resources
The Canadian 2026 Release of Core Concepts in Health is a market-leading resource designed to empower students to take charge of their health. Irwin/Insel features comprehensive coverage of topics and issues concerning people in Canada, including nutrition, exercise, stress, weight management, intimate relationships, and more. New to this release are Spotting Misinformation boxes, which provide students with critical thinking tools to navigate complex health information they face today. Each feature examines misunderstood topics by showcasing up-to-date research, evidence, and practical strategies for identifying and addressing misinformation and disinformation. The 2026 Release also features a new standalone chapter (chapter 13) that reflects the critical importance of accurate, evidence-based information about contraception and abortion for students.
New Chapter on Sleep. A new chapter dedicated to sleep has been added to the Fourth Canadian Edition (Chapter 17). This chapter introduces sleep biology, including the relationship between sleep and health. It offers tips to achieve high-quality sleep and provides sleep-related statistics.
Expert contributors. A team of Canadian contributors have updated select chapters to share their expert knowledge (Chapters 4, 5, 9, 15 and 18). This collaborative approach of updating the Fourth Canadian Edition provides a well-rounded and credible source of scientific information for students.
Focus on equity, diversity, and inclusion. The Fourth Canadian Edition provides a greater focus on equity, diversity, and inclusion as it relates to health. This includes inclusive language updated throughout and more diverse examples.
Topical and current content. Every chapter in the Fourth Canadian Edition of Core Concepts of Health has been updated. Irwin/Insel brings the most current, scientifically based information to students about topics and issues that concern Canadians. This includes exercise, stress, nutrition, weight management, contraception, intimate relationships, COVID-19, HIV infection, drugs, alcohol, and more.
Up-to-date Canadian statistics. The Fourth Canadian Edition features the most up-to-date Canadian statistics and information on the dimensions of wellness and major health challenges currently facing Canadians.
New Connect Experience. Significant improvements to the instructor workflows in Connect have been made, including the addition of new features designed to make managing your course even easier. New features include the ability to add co-instructors to a section, a new Assignments tab, a redesigned section dashboard, optimizations for mobile use, and improved accessibility.
A Trusted Leader. Core Concepts in Health has maintained its leadership position in the field of personal health education for almost 50 years. Since Insel and Roth pioneered the concept of self-responsibility for personal health in 1976, millions of students have learned to become active, informed participants in their own health care. This history of excellence motivated the creation of the Canadian edition, which has been used by over 25,000 students in colleges and universities across Canada.
Canadian Focus. Core Concepts in Health brings current, scientifically based, and accurate information to students about topics and issues that concern Canadians.
Relevancy. Irwin/Insel provides content that's relevant for students. It offers information within a Canadian context so students can understand how the material applies to their own lives. The information is current and diverse, allowing students to understand their bodies and how they can influence their own health and the health of others.
Approachable. Current, complete, and straightforward coverage is balanced with user-friendly features designed to make the resource appealing. Written in an engaging, easy-to-read style and presented in a colourful, open format, Core Concepts in Health, invites students to read, learn, and remember. Boxes, tables, artwork, photographs, and many other features highlight areas of special interest.
Exploration of current topics. A variety of feature boxes are included throughout the Fourth Canadian Edition to highlight key content and engage students. Box feature topics include In the News, Mind/Body/Spirit, Take Charge, Critical Consumer, Dimensions of Diversity, Gender Matters, Assess Yourself, In Focus, and Thinking About the Environment.