Synopses & Reviews
Here from the American Medical Associationthe most trusted name in healthis the first comprehensive, up-to-date guidebook to help men and their loved ones understand the male body and learn how men can achieve their optimal level of health and fitness.
Giving you the most current medical knowledge on prevention as well as treatment, the American Medical Association Complete Guide to Mens Health is designed to be both a quick reference and a lasting source of reliable medical information. You can read a section to learn more about how your body works and how to keep it healthy. And you can refer to it for specific answers about a medical problem, a doctors diagnosis, or a recommended treatment.
The first part of the book introduces you to the fundamentals and benefits of a healthy lifestyle. Youll find out the latest information about the value of eating a nutritious diet, exercising regularly, reducing stress, and getting enough sleep. Emphasizing prevention and health-promoting strategies, the American Medical Association Complete Guide to Mens Health explains such essentials as how to:
- Improve your cholesterol profile and lower your blood pressure to prevent diseases
- Develop an appropriate exercise program
- Practice safer sex
- Handle stress
- Recognize the symptoms of a heart attack or stroke
- Overcome sleep problems
- And much more
The second part of the American Medical Association Complete Guide to Mens Health provides extensive coverage of each system of the male body: heart, blood, and circulation; reproductive system; digestive system; urinary tract; brain and nervous system; immune system; lungs; bones and joints; eyes and ears; and teeth and gums.
Drawing on the latest, most reliable research, the American Medical Association Complete Guide to Mens Health explains how the bodys systems work and describes the common disorders that can affect them. Each chapter details the function of a particular body system and the symptoms of the illnesses related to it. The book also highlights the procedures used to diagnose a disease and explains the treatment and surgical options a doctor might recommend along with their side effects, risks, and benefits. Youll find answers to questions about everything from heart disease and cancer to cosmetic surgery; diverticulitis and kidney stones to hepatitis C; prostate health and erectile dysfunction to sexually transmitted diseases and contraception.
Throughout the book, charts, illustrations, and boxes with tips and explanations help you understand whats happening in your body, how to recognize warning signs of an illness, and what course to take for prevention and treatment.
There is no more trusted or authoritative source of medical and health information than the American Medical Association. Written for every man and his loved ones, the American Medical Association Complete Guide to Mens Health provides all the knowledge you need to make healthy choices and informed decisions about your lifestyle, your health, and your healthcare.
For more than 150 years, the American Medical Association has been the leading group of medical experts in the nation and one of the most respected health-related organizations in the world. The AMA continues to work to advance the art and science of medicine and to be an advocate for patients and the voice of physicians in the United States.
Review
"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)
Synopsis
Take charge and achieve your optimal level of health. Find information on lifestyle recommendations and disease-preventing measures including weight loss and maintaining a healthy weight, getting enough sleep, and having the screening tests that men need at every stage of life. Focuses attention on specific body systems, such as the reproductive and digestive systems, immune functions, bones and joints, and eyes and ears.
Synopsis
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
Synopsis
Revised and updated, this new edition includes the latest information dealing with diabetes, heart disease, blood pressure, prostate problems, aging, depression, substance abuse, nutrition, fatherhood, and how to find less expensive healthcare.
Synopsis
Revised and updated, this third edition includes the latest information dealing with diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, prostate problems, aging, depression, substance abuse, nutrition, fatherhood, and how to find less expensive healthcare. Emphasizing issues particular to black men, this authoritative and clearly written book is well targeted to its audience and deserves their attention. The lifesaving advice offered here is interspersed with real-life case studies, and each chapter has suggested reading lists and resources for further information.
About the Author
Reed is dean of medicine at Morehouse University.Neil Shulman, M.D. is the co-author (along with Carl Hiaasen) of the bestseller Doc Hollywood, which became a major motion picture starring Michael J. Fox. Neil was also an associate producer of the film. In addition to his work on Get Between the Covers, Neil has had success in several different genres, using a variety of publication options, over the past 25+ years. He has demonstrated his ability to build a "brand" on several different projects. He has written or co-written over 20 books, and some of his works can be read in as many as 8 languages. He has sold hundreds of thousands of copies, invented a new type of children's book, designed innovative and life-saving websites from his books, and is one of the leading public speakers in America. He has appeared on numerous news programs and syndicated talk shows in the past several years, in addition to the major print publications.
Table of Contents
About This Book.
PART ONE: THE HEALTHY MAN.
Introduction.
A Healthy Diet.
The Benefits of Exercise.
A Healthy Weight.
The Dangers of Alcohol and Other Drugs.
The Hazards of Tobacco.
Safety and Your Health.
PART TWO: STAYING HEALTHY.
Diet and Nutrition.
Exercise and Fitness.
Maintaining a Healthy Weight.
Preventive Healthcare.
Avoiding Risky Behavior.
Emotional Health and Well-Being.
PART THREE: THE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM.
Sexuality.
Disorders of the Reproductive System.
Sexually Transmitted Diseases.
Birth Control.
PART FOUR: COMMON HEALTH CONCERNS.
Heart, Blood, and Circulation.
Lungs.
Digestive System.
Urinary Tract.
Bones and Joints.
Brain and Nervous System.
Mental Disorders.
Endocrine System.
Immune System.
Eyes.
Ears.
Teeth and Gums.
Skin and Hair.
Cosmetic Surgery.
GLOSSARY.
INDEX.