Practical information and guidance on fitness, diet, mental health, chronic conditions, and beyond
Men's Health For Dummies is an indispensable resource that empowers you to take control of your health and well-being. This comprehensive book integrates practical tips, expert advice, and actionable strategies from a team of trusted authors. You'll get great information on the unique health challenges that men face, including heart health, mental health, fitness concerns, and conditions that affect more men than women. With this highly readable Dummies guide, you can gain the knowledge you need to take a holistic approach to achieving optimal health.
- Feel empowered in your fitness journey
- Nurture your mental health
- Learn about chronic conditions and treatments
- Discover your path to living a long, healthy live
Men's Health For Dummies is for men of all ages who are looking to improve their overall health and well-being—including anyone seeking a fitness boost, searching for tips on dealing with chronic illness, or needing techniques to manage mental health. This friendly book has you covered!
Introduction 1
Part 1: Whats Going On Inside the Male Body 5
Chapter 1: Keeping Your Body in the Game through Extra Innings 7
Chapter 2: Understanding Why Lifespans Vary 17
Chapter 3: Starting Smart: Making Changes that Last 29
Part 2: Longevity Isnt Luck Its Lifestyle 39
Chapter 4: Eating Better Now So You Can Live Longer Later 41
Chapter 5: Breaking a Sweat Five Days a Week 57
Chapter 6: Weight Training for Life 67
Chapter 7: Getting Real about Stress, Loneliness, and Mental Health 87
Chapter 8: Getting Enough Zzzs 109
Chapter 9: Smokes and Drinks: Time for a Rethink 129
Chapter 10: Monitoring Your Health 145
Part 3: Whats Going on Down There: Mentioning the Male Member 159
Chapter 11: Tuning the Male Organ 161
Chapter 12: The Birds, the Bees, and (Dodging) Babies 175
Chapter 13: Its All Fun and Games Until Something Itches 199
Chapter 14: When Your Equipments Not Cooperating 219
Part 4: Less Risk, More Life: Outsmarting Leading Causes of Death 239
Chapter 15: Clogged Pipes or a Broken Pump: Heart Disease 241
Chapter 16: The Mutants Take Over: Cancer 269
Chapter 17: Risky Business: Dying by Accident 297
Chapter 18: Stroke: A Brain Attack 305
Chapter 19: Struggling to Breathe: Chronic Lower Respiratory Diseases 319
Chapter 20: Two Silent Threats: Diabetes and Alzheimers Disease 337
Part 5: The Part of Tens 357
Chapter 21: Ten Food Choices to Benefit Your Brain 359
Chapter 22: Ten Ways to Boost Your Immune System 365
Chapter 23: Ten Ways to Build Muscles in Minutes 371
Index 381
The Experts at Dummies A wisdom of authors including Amy Riolo, Simon Poole, MD, Shamash Alidina, Richard Snyder, DO, Laura Smith, PhD, Dr. Ruth K. Westheimer, Isabella Mainwaring, CDP, QLS, OCN, Mike D. Ryan, PT, ATC, Patrick Roth, MD, Phil Ross, MS, and more.
