TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Introduction 1
- Useful Terms to Know 3
- Chapter One: Understanding the Top Men’s Health Issues 7
- 1.) Men’s Health Statistics 8
- 2.) What are the Most Common Men’s Health Issues? 12
- 3.) Recommended Health Screenings by Age 16
- Chapter Two: Men’s Heart Health 19
- 1.) Overview of the Cardiovascular System 20
- 2.) The Top Men’s Cardiac Health Issues 21
- a.) Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) 22
- b.) Angina Pectoris 23
- c.) Congenital Cardiovascular Defects 23
- d.) Stroke 25
- e.) High Blood Pressure (HBP) 26
- f.) Heart Failure (HF) 26
- g.) High Blood Cholesterol 27
- 3.) Tips for Improving Cardiovascular Health 28
- Chapter Three: Men’s Digestive Health 31
- 1.) Overview of the Digestive System 32
- 2.) The Top Men’s Digestive Health Issues 33
- a.) Acid Reflux 34
- b.) Ulcers 35
- c.) Constipation 35
- d.) Gallstones 36
- e.) Celiac Disease 36
- f.) Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) 37
- g.) Crohn’s Disease 37
- h.) Ulcerative Colitis 38
- i.) Irritable Bowel Syndrome 39
- j.) Diverticulitis 39
- 3.) Tips for Improving/Maintaining Digestive Health 40
- Chapter Four: Men’s Respiratory Health 43
- 1.) Overview of the Respiratory System 44
- 2.) The Top Respiratory Health Issues 45
- a.) Asthma 46
- b.) Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) 47
- c.) Chronic Bronchitis 48
- d.) Emphysema 49
- e.) Pneumonia 49
- f.) Lung Cancer 50
- 3.) Tips to Improve and Maintain Respiratory Health 51
- Chapter Five: Men’s Mental Health 53
- 1.) Overview of the Brain and Nervous System 54
- 2.) The Top Men’s Mental Health Issues 57
- a.) Depression 58
- b.) Bipolar Disorder 59
- c.) Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder 60
- d.) Social Anxiety Disorders 61
- e.) Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder 62
- 3. Tips to Improve Your Mental and Emotional Health 62
- Chapter Six: Men’s Reproductive Health 67
- 1.) Overview of the Reproductive System 68
- 2.) The Top Men’s Sexual Health Issues 69
- a.) Priapism 70
- b.) Peyronie’s Disease 71
- c.) Testicular Cancer 72
- d.) Epididymitis 73
- e.) Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy 74
- f.) Testicular Torsion 75
- 3.) Tips for Improving and Maintaining Sexual Health 75
- Chapter Seven: Other Health Issues 79
- 1.) Dental Health Tips for Men 80
- 2.) Eye Health Issues for Men 83
- 3.) Sleep Issues in Men 85
- 4.) Healthy Weight Loss for Men 88
- Chapter Eight: Nutrition and Exercise 91
- 1.) General Nutrition Advice for Men 92
- 2.) Exercise Guidelines for Men 94
- Chapter Nine: Frequently Asked Questions 99
- Conclusion 107
- Index 109
- References 121
