The eighth edition of Alters & Schiff Essential Concepts for Healthy Living provides students with modern, real-world content to help them live well, age well, and make informed health decisions. The authors combine evidence-based information with critical thinking activities to guide students toward healthy living through analysis of their own health behavior. The Eighth Edition is updated with the latest topics and issues related to sexuality, gender and culture, community violence, consumer health, and much more. Through active use of the text students will gain a solid understanding of major concepts of healthy living that can be applied to their personal lives, as well as future health-related careers.