From Boys to Men: A Woman's Guide to the Health of Husbands, Partners, Sons, Fathers, and Brothers
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THE GROUNDBREAKING GUIDEBOOK ON THE HEALTH OF BOYS AND MEN — FOR THE WOMEN WHO LOVE THEMMen are likely to die, on average, nearly six years earlier than women — and they have higher mortality rates for many of the leading causes of death in America, including heart disease, accidents, suicide, chronic liver disease, and cancer.The women in their lives — mothers, wives, girlfriends, sisters, and daughters — are traditionally charged with managing their health concerns. From Boys to Men is a unique resource designed to arm women with much-needed information about men's health issues and to help them educate their male loved ones on how to take care of themselves. Filled with Dr. Senay's expert medical advice, personal anecdotes, and a healthy dose of humor, From Boys to Men will resonate with women of every age and stage of life.TOPICS INCLUDE:BOYSHealth issues unique to infants · the most dangerous threats to teenage boys· learning disabilities and developmental disorders · gender issues · sportsmanship · body image · sex and sexualityMENPreventative care · emotional needs and disorders · stress and depression · high cholesterol and blood pressure · coping with illness · sexual dysfunction...and more. Library Journal A CBS medical correspondent offers a guide for woman about taking care of men, who don't take care of themselves. Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.
ForewordixIntroduction1Overview: Being a Man May Be Dangerous to Your Health7Part 1Sons1It's a Boy! (But First It's a Girl)212Snips and Snails753Boys and Accidents and Injuries1084Boys and Body Control1215The Care and Feeding of Boys1336When Things Go Wrong1407Sturm und Drang? The Teen Years1798Boys and Sex2109Boys and Sports235Part 2Husbands, Partners, Lovers10Husbands, Partners, Lovers25911An Ounce--or Two--of Prevention28512Bad Habits34713Dealing with Emergencies35814"Houston, We've Had a Problem"36815The Usual Suspects39316Alcoholism: The Hidden Epidemic44117Cancer45218Male Trouble: A Gland That Doesn't Always Behave47219The Emotional Male49420Tossin', Turnin', Cuttin' Zs51621Boomeritis52022Men and Sex52323Narcissus--What a Guy!545Afterword549Resources for Part 1: Sons551Resources for Part 2: Husbands, Partners, Lovers573Selected Bibliography593Acknowledgments599Subject Index601Symptoms Index621
