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The Harvard Medical School Guide to Men's Health: Lessons from the Harvard Men's Health Studies (Well-Being Centre = Centre Du Mieux-Etre
The Harvard Medical School Guide to Men's Heal th assembles into a single volume a quarter-century's worth of hard-won knowledge about men's health -- knowledge that men need to lead longer, healthier lives.
More than twenty-five years ago, researchers at Harvard Medical School and the Harvard School of Public Health began what have become the largest aggregate studies ever of men's health. Tracking 96,000 American men over decades, these studies provide the ultimate resource on what keeps men healthy -- and what doesn't. The result is The Harvard Medical School Guide to Men's Health:
• Features the most current information on the health-preserving functions of diet, exercise, and over-the-counter drugs and supplements
• Gives straight answers to questions like when drinking alcohol is beneficial and when it's not
• Offers advice on behavior modification and stress control • Includes all the crucial information on diseases that are particularly important to men, including prostate cancer, testicular cancer, erectile dysfunction, and kidney and bladder problems
• Provides an easy-to-navigate guide to the health-care system that gives balanced views on the benefits and drawbacks of common medical tests
With the authority that only the world's largest and best-known medical school can provide, and the lively, clear presentation that is the hallmark of Harvard Men's Health Watch, the monthly newsletter edited by Dr. Simon, The Harvard Medical School Guide to Men's Health is an essential reference for every man -- and for everyone who cares about a man's health.
More than twenty-five years ago, researchers at Harvard Medical School and the Harvard School of Public Health began what have become the largest aggregate studies ever of men's health. Tracking 96,000 American men over decades, these studies provide the ultimate resource on what keeps men healthy -- and what doesn't. The result is The Harvard Medical School Guide to Men's Health:
• Features the most current information on the health-preserving functions of diet, exercise, and over-the-counter drugs and supplements
• Gives straight answers to questions like when drinking alcohol is beneficial and when it's not
• Offers advice on behavior modification and stress control • Includes all the crucial information on diseases that are particularly important to men, including prostate cancer, testicular cancer, erectile dysfunction, and kidney and bladder problems
• Provides an easy-to-navigate guide to the health-care system that gives balanced views on the benefits and drawbacks of common medical tests
With the authority that only the world's largest and best-known medical school can provide, and the lively, clear presentation that is the hallmark of Harvard Men's Health Watch, the monthly newsletter edited by Dr. Simon, The Harvard Medical School Guide to Men's Health is an essential reference for every man -- and for everyone who cares about a man's health.
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485 pages, Paperback
First published September 17, 2002
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October 14, 2022
Great detailed book for a layman like myself in health. Many things may be outdated now so it's worth doing extra research for some things. I've taken the general principles (i.e. ways to avoid prostate cancer, stones, etc.) and applied it in my everyday life.
November 10, 2011
Doesn't read like a novel, despite what the former president of the American Cancer Society claims on the book jacket; dull and lifeless throughout. I'm not sure who the intended audience is, since all but the most educated readers would lose patience, and the educated crowd would know lots of this stuff anyway. Three stars as a reference since it explains so much that can go wrong with your equipment.
January 17, 2009
This book is a wonderful reference resource. Not as dry as the title makes it sound. The author takes a very conversational tone and even puts in multiple references to literature and history. Easy to read and informative as well. And it is certainly enlightening to learn more about how to take care of myself.
September 16, 2009
Outstanding. Changed my understanding of food and body fat.
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