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From Boys to Men: A Woman's Guide to the Health of Husbands, Partners, Sons, Fathers, and Brothers » (Bargain)

Book cover image of From Boys to Men: A Woman's Guide to the Health of Husbands, Partners, Sons, Fathers, and Brothers by Emily Senay

Authors: Emily Senay, Rob Waters, M. D. Senay
ISBN-13: 9781615600397, ISBN-10: 1615600396
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Adult Publishing Group
Date Published: March 2005
Edition: Bargain

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Author Biography: Emily Senay

Emily Senay, M.D., a graduate of the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, joined CBS News in 1995 and can currently be seen on CBS's The Early Show. She lives in New York City with her husband, son, and twin daughters.

Rob Waters is the former editor of the men's health channel at WebMD. A contributing editor to the Psychotherapy Networker and freelance writer for such publications as Health magazine, Reader's Digest, Family Circle, and Salon.com, he lives in San Francisco.

Book Synopsis

THE GROUNDBREAKING GUIDEBOOK ON THE HEALTH OF BOYS AND MEN — FOR THE WOMEN WHO LOVE THEM

Men 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:

BOYS

Health issues unique to infants · the most dangerous threats to teenage boys· learning disabilities and developmental disorders · gender issues · sportsmanship · body image · sex and sexuality

MEN

Preventative 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.

Table of Contents

Forewordix
Introduction1
Overview: Being a Man May Be Dangerous to Your Health7
Part 1Sons
1It's a Boy! (But First It's a Girl)21
2Snips and Snails75
3Boys and Accidents and Injuries108
4Boys and Body Control121
5The Care and Feeding of Boys133
6When Things Go Wrong140
7Sturm und Drang? The Teen Years179
8Boys and Sex210
9Boys and Sports235
Part 2Husbands, Partners, Lovers
10Husbands, Partners, Lovers259
11An Ounce--or Two--of Prevention285
12Bad Habits347
13Dealing with Emergencies358
14"Houston, We've Had a Problem"368
15The Usual Suspects393
16Alcoholism: The Hidden Epidemic441
17Cancer452
18Male Trouble: A Gland That Doesn't Always Behave472
19The Emotional Male494
20Tossin', Turnin', Cuttin' Zs516
21Boomeritis520
22Men and Sex523
23Narcissus--What a Guy!545
Afterword549
Resources for Part 1: Sons551
Resources for Part 2: Husbands, Partners, Lovers573
Selected Bibliography593
Acknowledgments599
Subject Index601
Symptoms Index621

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