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Product Identifiers

PublisherWiley & Sons Canada, The Limited, John

ISBN-100471414115

ISBN-139780471414117

eBay Product ID (ePID)1888114

Product Key Features

Book TitleAmerican Medical Association Complete Guide to Men's Health

Number of Pages512 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2001

TopicMen's Health, Healthy Living

IllustratorYes

GenreHealth & Fitness

AuthorMark Schacht

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1.3 in

Item Weight39.1 Oz

Item Length11.3 in

Item Width8.7 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2001-017905

Table Of ContentAbout 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.

SynopsisMen 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.|9780471414117|, 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

LC Classification NumberRA777.8.A46 2001