American Medical Association Complete Guide to Men's Health
Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Health, Men&
| Author: | Mark Schacht, M.D. | ISBN: | 9780470314647 |
| Publisher: | Turner Publishing Company | Publication: | April 21, 2008 |
| Imprint: | Wiley | Language: | English |
| Author: | Mark Schacht, M.D. |
| ISBN: | 9780470314647 |
| Publisher: | Turner Publishing Company |
| Publication: | April 21, 2008 |
| Imprint: | Wiley |
| Language: | English |
"Men are often reluctant to discuss issues that are important to their general health and well-being. This one-of-a-kind guide provides helpful information, in an easy-to-read format, on major health concerns including diet and nutrition, exercise, sexuality, and emotional health. This guide should help men make better decisions about their health."--Jeffrey P. Koplan, M.D., M.P.H., Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
* Guidelines for staying healthy at any age
* Overviews of the body's systems and organs--heart and lungs, reproductive system, brain and nervous system, urinary system, bones and joints, and the immune system
* Explanations of the major diseases and their treatments, including heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, cancer, drug abuse, and depression
* Sensitive discussions of sexuality and reproduction, including sexual dysfunction, prostate health, stds, birth control, and age-related changes to sex and sexuality
* Diet and exercise guidelines
* Dozens of tables, boxes, and charts on key topics
* Quick-reference format for finding the answers you need
"Men are often reluctant to discuss issues that are important to their general health and well-being. This one-of-a-kind guide provides helpful information, in an easy-to-read format, on major health concerns including diet and nutrition, exercise, sexuality, and emotional health. This guide should help men make better decisions about their health."--Jeffrey P. Koplan, M.D., M.P.H., Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
* Guidelines for staying healthy at any age
* Overviews of the body's systems and organs--heart and lungs, reproductive system, brain and nervous system, urinary system, bones and joints, and the immune system
* Explanations of the major diseases and their treatments, including heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, cancer, drug abuse, and depression
* Sensitive discussions of sexuality and reproduction, including sexual dysfunction, prostate health, stds, birth control, and age-related changes to sex and sexuality
* Diet and exercise guidelines
* Dozens of tables, boxes, and charts on key topics
* Quick-reference format for finding the answers you need
