Provides basic consumer health information about health conditions of concern to men, along with tips for maintaining physical and mental wellness.

Provides basic consumer health information about health conditions of concern to men, along with tips for maintaining physical and mental wellness. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources.

Basic Information about Topics of Special Interest to Men Including Prostate Enlargement, Impotence and Other Sexual Dysfunctions, Vasectomies, Condoms, Snoring, Sleep Apnea, Hair Loss, and More

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 wait as long as possible to see a doctor about a health problem, making early diagnosis difficult if not impossible. Given the fact that men seem to be more private about their illnesses, the Internet provides an excellent place for them to seek health care information.” Men?s Health on the Internet: examines what men need and expect as health care consumers provides an overview of the resources available on the World Wide Web teaches you about search engines and how to use them to find what you?re looking for quickly and efficiently points you toward information on cancer--Web-based resources on risk factors, early detection, and treatment brings you reliable resources for information on prostate problems puts you in touch with reliable information men?s concerns, including hair loss, high blood pressure (hypertension), heart health, infertility/impotence, and physical fitness includes resources for gay men?s health issues increases your awareness of different types of Internet resources, including mailing lists, newsgroups, and real-time communication Information resources on the Internet relating to health issues, from Web sites to newsletters to chat groups, are abundant. Some are much more reliable than others, and there is just as much variety when it comes to ease of use. Take control--use Men?s Health on the Internet to sift through the often overwhelming number of related sites to find the information you need!

This comprehensive book addresses men’s health and wellness in the context of the male psyche, provides up to date research on men’s health, discusses theoretical frameworks, shares perspectives from men and lists consumer resources and tools. Men’s Health explores social, cultural, physical and psychological approaches to men’s health with sections focusing on the psycho-social issues, the body, relationships, healthy living and aging, while taking into account cultural differences. Each chapter: provides a review of the current science and emerging research of the topic; outlines theoretical frameworks, best practices and recommendations for advancing men’s health through service delivery, research, education, policy and advocacy; features a personal assessment tool on the topic; and includes vignettes from men, their friends and families, and care providers. Suitable for students taking undergraduate courses on men’s health and wellness, this broad-ranging textbook is the ideal introduction to the topic.

Discover how you can heal yourself and others and achieve optimum health, when you practice the techniques in Chinese Health Care Secrets by Henry B. Lin. Grounded in Taoist principles (Nature's Way), the age-old wisdom of China teaches that by living your daily activities in accordance with the laws of nature you can achieve and maintain ultimate health and wellness. Chinese Health Care Secrets is a comprehensive reference to the history and practices of Chinese health care. It offers highly effective techniques that are completely natural and easy to use. Many have never before been published and are considered secrets even in China. Easy to read and fully illustrated, Chinese Health Care Secrets explains: --Secrets of sexual vitality --Qigong: breathing, meditation, and energy exercises --Dharma: massage and gentle physical movements --Secrets of rejuvenation and longevity --Over sixty of nature's most potent healers --Acupressure: learn techniques and the locations of over 100 acupoints (with full illustrations) so you can perform this powerful healing system --A handy, A to Z reference guide to common ailments, with their treatments and therapies Never before has so much information about Chinese healing been available in one location. Learn about nutrition? Yes. Learn the secrets of exercise? Of course. Walk the road to immortality? Naturally. Discover the inner health secrets of sleep and rest? Correct. It's all presented in a way that is clear and easy to understand, in Chinese Health Care Secrets.

Basic Consumer Health Information about the Medical and Mental Concerns of Women, Including Maintaining Health and Wellness, Gynecological Concerns, Breast Health, Sexuality and Reproductive Issues, Menopause, Cancer in Women, Leading Causes of Death and Disability among Women, Physical Concerns of Special Significance to Women, and Women's Mental and Emotional Health Along with a Glossary of Related Terms and Directories of Resources for Additional Help and Information.

Provides consumer health information about nicotine addiction and smoking cessation, along with facts about the health effects of smoking or using smokeless tobacco, statistics about tobacco use, reports on current research initiatives, and information about public health policies regarding tobacco control and use prevention. Includes index, glossary, and other resources.

Women's Health Sourcebook, Third Edition, provides up-to-date information on the issues and trends in women's health and health conditions of special concern to women, including breast and gynecological concerns, sexual and reproductive concerns, ovarian cancer and other cancers affecting women, and chronic conditions such as autoimmune disease, diabetes, cardiovascular disorders, mental health concerns, and thyroid disorders. Guidelines for maintaining wellness and information about the screenings, checkups, and vaccinations recommended for women are also included, along with a glossary of re

Focuses on developing and strengthening understanding of the illness experience, and encourages students to critically appraise conventional approaches to understanding and caring for those who are ill, to empower readers to offer true holistic care and, where appropriate, to change nursing practices in light of recent research.