A major concern to practitioners in the wellness movement has been the dearth of high quality up-to-date information about their field. This book provides a comprehensive and current look at the wellness field. Presentations in part 1 include: (1) "The History and Future of the Wellness Movement" (Donald B. Ardell); (2) "Presenting the Wellness Concept to the Uninitiated" (Bill Hettler); (3) "Longevity: Fulfilling Our Biological Potential" (Kenneth R. Pelletier); (4) "Fitness, Regardless of Disease" (George Sheehan); (5) "Health Promotion in the Worksite" (Charles Berry); (6) "An Overview of Human Aging" (Theodore Reiff); (7) "Nutrition Update '83" (Vickie Newman); and (8) "Health Promotion in the Social Service Setting" (William B. Zuti). Research papers in part 2 include: (1)"Physiological Changes in Health Risks as a Function of On-Site Health Risk Identification and Intervention Programs" (Robert E. Billingham); (2) "The Effects of Increasing Physical Fitness Levels on Locus of Control, Self-Concept, and Reported Changes in Lifestyle Dimensions" (Jane P. Jones); (3) "The Effects of a Four Month Wellness Program on Serum Lipoproteins" (Joan McPherson); and (4) "Cardiovascular Health, Stress, and Cardiac Risk among Women in Higher Education as Compared to Women in Law and Medical Professions" (Sharon L. Shields). (JMK)