A Man's Guide to Healthy Aging: Stay Smart, Strong, and Active (A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book)

Since those of us who would be interested in such a topic probably think that we already know everything, we may find some content of this book obvious and reinforcement to what we already know. On the other hand, the authors have contributors who are experts in their fields and have seen a broader spectrum of experiences give their best advice which should be useful in a broad range of topics.One interesting approach in the book is to use bulleted highlights for courses of action or improvements in dealing with various topics and situations.It will take a while to get through the entire book, but I am picking topics of current interest and look forward to finishing the book in coming weeks.

I am not all that far into this tome but it covers a wide variety of aging issues and information I don't get from my doctor during my routine visits. I think reading this will help me get more out of my regular visits to my doctor in the future. At age 68, I am always waking up with some new stuff that I find annoying and have found several of the explanations very helpful. I helps separate the normal from the abnormal I wish I could have had access to this book in my 40's. Every man and concerned spouses should read this book.

as advertised

Informative.

If you are getting old, then it is good to know what is happening and have reliable advice on what you can go to stay healthy and up to par.

General information and some good tips on food to eat and not to eat. Would like to see more exercise information.

A helpful guide that raised my awareness and pushed me to think more carefully about the choices I make in my life.

as promised

I have had this comprehensive book on health and man's aging for several months, both as a hopefully average susceptible man and a medical physician. The chapters are arranged as follows:1) Managing Our bodies: focussing on exercise, nutrition and stress. Guidelines on activity, healthy eating and relaxation are run through with common sense reinforcing the variables of what might happen if we ignore them. I take issue with the physical and screening health schedule for the over 50's. This is not only impractical but largely unnecessary. In the healthy individual with no risk factors, a yearly general physical examination plus screening for heart disease, rectal examinations and tests for tuberculosis have no evidence basis. Cholesterol and blood pressure are grey areas. However, much of the other general advice is sensible.2) Mind and Body: A discussion of the importance of sleep with a treatise on the problems and benefits of medication for specific ailments with the added concerns of alcohol excess. A holistic medical approach is welcome.3) Bodily Health: Something of an 'in your face' exposition of what may happen to men as they age with advice on reducing the risks. It is important to read this with the intent on gaining knowledge without the fear factor. The subject matter is dealt with in a sensitive manner. Obviously, we are aware of the downside of the general effects of smoking, obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, but also it includes prostatic problems and when to seek professional help. Degenerative age-related health of cognitive (brain), bone, vision, hearing and cancer are presented in a form of awareness. Preventive measures are always the message, quite sensibly, as a reductive risk programme.4) Living With Others: This important aspect of ageism is related to social interaction, sexual relations, retirement issues and the oft-avoided thoughts of end-of-life matters. I found this of particular interest as they are inevitable topics that may be unpleasant but are 100% there. They are discussed sensitively.This has taken me awhile to review. It is, as stated, comprehensive and full of common sense and information that we are exposed to in media format, albeit often in sensational and contrary forms. This is fully referenced. It is a book to be picked up as a reference item. Apart from male specific topics, it is just as applicable to the wonderful female gender of our species. A recommended purchase.

Excellent book for the over sixties male.

Ordered it to use as a textbook for a course on "Men and Aging." Based on American research. Otherwise good, practical and makes a nice gift for a man when the student is done the course.