Art Hister answers these and other questions, drawing on his years of experience as a family doctor, the latest research, and his vast knowledge of alternative therapies. With his trademark sense of humour, Hister discusses the physical, social, and spiritual aspects of maintaining one's vigour and youth, and he explores ways of preventing diseases such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and Alzheimer's. In this updated edition of Midlife Man, Hister offers new insights on the psychological...
In this expanded, updated edition of his bestseller, Dr. Art Hister discusses a wide range of issues affecting the midlife man.” Drawing on alternative therapies, scientific research, and his own years as a physician, Hister discusses such topics as male menopause, hair loss, and that expanding waistline. A new chapter covers psychological issues, and throughout the book there is new, up-to-date info on the most current approaches to joint ailments, diets, cosmetic surgery, erectile dysfunction, and other sexual problems. Written with the author’s trademark humor, Midlife Man is ideal for male boomers who want to live longer and age well.
Preface to the Revised Edition 1Introduction 3That Was Then-This Is Now 9Why Do I Look and Feel the Way I Do? 32Sex and the Middle-Aged Male 42The Prostate-Or the Terminator, Because It Gets All Men in the End 75Dispelling Myths about Disease in Middle Age 98Plan A: You Are What You Eat and Drink 144Plan B: The Harder Work Involved in Becoming Healthy 169Plan C: Psychological Health-Getting Your Head Around It 193The Doctor Is In (Alas!) 214Happiness and Health Come in Many Ways 229Index 243