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"Straight talk for men and the women who love them
"When it comes to the health of their sex organs, even educated, intelligent men become embarrassed and irrational, preferring to ignore a problem in the hope that it will go away and seeking medical advice only as a last resort. "Private Parts" boldly cuts through the superstition, popular misconception, and general ignorance to provide a reassuring, no-nonsense guide to this area of vital concern to all men.
Dr. Yosh Taguchi, a prominent Montreal urologist, sets out in a straightforward, easy-to-understand manner how the male sex...

A complete and up-to-date guide for those men (and their partners) concerned about preventing and overcoming impotence. Does increasing age inevitably lead to a sexual decline in men? What are the links between heart attack, stroke, and impotence? Can vasectomy cause sexual dysfunction? Richard Milsten and Julian Slowinksi answer these and numerous other questions in this clear and comprehensive guide to maintaining lifelong sexual health. The authors bring together the two critical areas of expertise--medical and psychological--to explain healthy male sexual function and the problem of...

Prostate problems eventually affect nearly half of all American males: cancer of the prostate is all too common, and almost all men over fifty have some evidence of enlarged prostate, which causes urinary difficulty. Now, in a new edition of his best-selling book for lay readers, Dr. Stephen Rous draws on his forty years of clinical experience to give readers the best information available on how the prostate works, diseases that affect it, treatment choices for different conditions, and the recuperation process after surgery, including possible side effects. Dr. Rous explains how the...

Men's Sexual Health is a breakthrough book about vital and satisfying male sexuality. It presents a new model of male and couple sexuality, which establishes positive, realistic expectations of pleasure and satisfaction, as opposed to the self-defeating traditional demand for perfect intercourse performance.

Men and couples who adopt this approach will enjoy sexuality throughout the lifespan. The authors introduce the new "smart thinking," focused on an integration of mind and body, which confronts the myths and misunderstandings which limit male sexual growth. The book...

Studies show that black men are more likely to seek medical attention, follow a healthy diet and take prescribed medications if there is a woman in their lives. In short, black women are the key to saving their man?s lives. The first of its kind, this guide is packed with valuable info, advice and personal stories from celebrity and non-celebrity women about their men?s health issues. It's divided into chapters covering key health topics that affect black men, such as certain cancers, obesity, heart disease, diabetes, stroke, Alzheimer?s disease, mental health, substance abuse, HIV/AIDS...

This breakthrough book is a medical doctor's proven prescription for a healthy prostate. Arnold Fox, M.D., who has successfully treated prostate problems for over forty years, speaks directly to your vital concerns, including:
* Early symptoms of prostate problems and what to do about each type
* The full range of traditional and alternative treatments available, notably the best drug-free, nonsurgical options
* Easy-to-understand, step-by-step treatment plans for each type of problem
* The pros and cons of common medications
* Innovative treatments such as...

The perfect gift for every man over 40.
-Michael Gurian
""Rich with solutions to becoming a whole man.""
-Warren Farrell, Ph.D., author of Why Men Are the Way They Are
""In The Whole Man Program, Jed Diamond treads fearlessly into the new territory of what it means to be a healthy man. This book guides and inspires you to make more conscious choices that will enhance your body, mind, and soul.""
-David Simon, M.D., Medical Director of the Chopra Center for Well Being, author of the Nautilus Award--winning Vital Energy and Return to Wholeness, and coauthor of The Chopra Center...

Dr. Dorsen gives us a much-needed, practical guide to feeling good and maximizing the joys of life after 40.... Should be required reading for every active, youthful spirit entering their mature years.
--Geoffrey Tabin, M.D., author of Blind Corners

""A stimulating and valuable read.""
--Stanley S. Bergen, Jr., M.D., President, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey

Dr. D's Handbook for Men Over 40 is a practical, down-to-earth plan that will show you how to continue to lead an exciting life and maintain a positive attitude as you grow older. With solid...

Semen analysis can be a confusing, intimidating procedure. Patient Guide to Semen Analysis is a guidebook expressly written for male fertility patients undergoing testing.

Presented in an easy to read "Question & Answer" format, the text covers everything from the procedure itself, to the biological foundation of fertility and the male reproductive system. Several jokes and cartoons lighten the text, and make an otherwise technical subject easy to grasp.

The author, Dr. Jeyendran, is a leading expert in the field with numerous publications. Having worked directly with patients for over...

"I Woke Up One Day & I Was 40" really makes you take a look at your eating habits, your health, your fitness regime, and your overall attitude about life as you embark on mid-life. Speaking directly to men, this book is a personal narrative about one man who "woke up one day and was 40" and provides all the information and tips you need to be as healthy and fit as possible once you hit 40 and beyond. It also reminds us that 40 is not old

You're just beginning to reach the point in life where you can be truly confident about who you are and where you stand in life measured against all...

"I Woke Up One Day & I Was 40" really makes you take a look at your eating habits, your health, your fitness regime, and your overall attitude about life as you embark on mid-life. Speaking directly to men, this book is a personal narrative about one man who "woke up one day and was 40" and provides all the information and tips you need to be as healthy and fit as possible once you hit 40 and beyond. It also reminds us that 40 is not old

You're just beginning to reach the point in life where you can be truly confident about who you are and where you stand in life measured against all...

With recent social trends and developments in health care policy, the health of men is high on the political agenda.

Men's Health: Perspectives, Diversity and Paradox examines and clarifies what is known about the socialisation of boys and men. The book shows how this influences the ways in which they maintain their health, how they respond to illness, and why they do or do not seek help. It also includes personal stories and poems by men. The text reviews research on health, gender and masculinity, and describes recent research on the health of men at work. The research forms the...

With the release of Viagra, millions of men across America soon had access to drastically improved erectile performance, complemented by renewed sexual desire. Dr. Steven Lamm is at the forefront of this breakthrough, and now he brings you a wealth of information about Viagra, as well as other oral drugs that offer similar positive results.
More than just a quick-fix guide to managing a serious medical problem, The Virility Solution offers a total and long-term approach to the treatment of erectile dysfunction (impotence) that includes diet and exercise programs to improve overall...

The Harvard Medical School Guide to Men's Health 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...

Straight Answers to Your Most Pressing Intimate Questions
Drawing on more than twenty-five years of clinical experience and familiarity with the anxieties and fears men have about their health, the physician known for years to Men's Health newsletter readers as "Dr. Private Parts" knows just what worries men enough to seek help. Covering everything from "Is this normal?" questions to cancer treatment options, Dr. Gilbaugh puts locker-room misconceptions to rest, and offers the facts as well as up-to-date treatment advice on:

• Healthy sexual function
• Prostate...

What foods should you eat if you want to keep your prostate healthy? How does sexual activity affect the health of your prostate? What are ways you can prevent prostate cancer? What should African-American men know about prostate cancer? What are the best alternatives to radiation and surgery in treating prostate cancer? What are the symptoms of an unhealthy prostate?

These are some of the many important questions that are answered by Dr. Daniel W. Nixon, one of America's premier cancer research institute leaders, and Dr. Max Gomez, the charismatic health commentator whose reports are...

This comprehensive text looks in detail at important patterns in men and women's health. It takes account of the ways in which sex and gender interact, both with each other and with other forms of difference, such as race, ethnicity and socio-economic disadvantage. In addition to drawing on data and debates from the USA, the UK and other industrialized nations, it examines health in developing countries, giving the book a strong international and comparative focus. As well as discussing a range of health-related behaviours, such as diet, exercise, alcohol, smoking and drug use, the book...

The best health resources for men on the Net

Men's Health on the Internet puts the best of what the Web has to offer on the subject into one handy volume. Use it as a guide to the best Web sites representing men's health organizations, reliable sites where you can find current health news for men, and much more This important book evaluates Web sites for content, clarity, and user-friendliness, and shows you how to conduct a focused, subject-specific search.

From editor M. Sandra Wood: "It is well known that men are less likely than women to seek health care. Men tend to...

A multidisciplinary, international approach is taken in this volume which contextualizes men's health issues within the broader theoretical framework of men's studies. The contributors argue that gender is a key factor for understanding the patterns of men's health risks, the ways men perceive and use their bodies and men's psychological adjustment to illness itself.

The first part introduces perspectives of men's studies and their relevance to understanding men's health. Part Two explores the links between traditional gender roles, men's health and larger structural and cultural contexts....

Testosterone therapy can improve the overall health and feeling of well-being of aging men, improving sex drive, mental functions, and energy levels and reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease.--Library Journal