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9780816064281

The a to Z of Men's Health

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  • ISBN13:

    9780816064281

  • ISBN10:

    0816064288

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2005-07-30
  • Publisher: Checkmark Books
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Summary

A wide range of health issues affects men in the United States today. High blood pressure, hair loss, high cholesterol, and sexual dysfunction are some of the diseases and conditions that strike particularly hard at men, but many of these afflictions can be prevented through lifestyle modification or successfully treated through early diagnosis. The A to Z of Men's Health is a comprehensive reference guide to these concerns and many others. More than 600 entries discuss medical, scientific, social, and lifestyle issues, including physiology, genetics, life span, diseases and conditions, medications (including conventional and alternative options for integrative solutions), fertility, fatherhood, and much more. Written in straightforward, jargon-free language, this authoritative and helpful resource is essential reading for any man concerned about keeping fit and healthy. Book jacket.

Table of Contents

Introductionp. v
Entries A-Zp. 1
Appendixesp. 347
Selected Bibliography and Further Readingp. 363
Indexp. 365
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Excerpts

A concise guide to all aspects of health, fitness, and well-being for men.
Many health risks to men can be prevented and treated if they are diagnosed early. An important book for people of all ages, The A to Z of Men's Health offers a complete overview of the medical, scientific, social, and lifestyle issues that impact men's health.
More than 600 A-to-Z entries cover issues related to men's physical and mental health and well-being, including: physiology, life span, diseases and conditions (including treatment protocols, procedures, and surgeries), genetics, medications, vitamins and supplements, psychology, sports medicine, sexual health, relationships, men's fertility, fatherhood, and more. Allopathic, complementary, and integrative approaches to men's health are also discussed. An extensive bibliography, a directory of leading men's health research centers and organizations, and a glossary of key terms round out this comprehensive reference.
Entries include:
Alzheimer's disease
Antioxidant
Autoimmune disorders
Blood pressure
Contraception
Erectile dysfunction
Gout
Hair loss
Insomnia
Lymphoma
Nicotine
Stomach ulcers
Tennis elbow
Vasectomy
Vitamin supplements
Yoga.

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