Why Men Die First: How to Lengthen Your Lifespan - Rilegato

Legato, Marianne J.

Rilegato

ISBN 10: 0230605176 ISBN 13: 9780230605176

Casa editrice: St Martins Pr, 2008

Riassunto

It is a universal fact that men die before women. But the causes of this have long remained unexplored. In this trailblazing book, Dr. Marianne Legato--an expert in gender specific health--examines the reasons behind men's fragility and explains what they need to do to live longer.

A bestselling author and Professor of Medicine at Columbia University, Dr. Legato shows how the forces of culture and biology conspire against male mortality. Drawing on the latest research and narrated through the lives of her patients, she delves into problems that both men and women care about-- from why the male fetus is at greater risk, to why boys have a hard time adjusting to school, to how elevated levels of the stress hormone cortisol make men more prone to aggression and why they are more likely to die from cardiac arrest or cancer and even depression.

Why Men Die First offers specific advice on what men can do to live better, including

* how on-one time with young boys reduces anixiety and attention deficit problems

* lifestyle changes that can prevent cardiovascular disease and osteoporosis

* why young men take on high risk endeavors and how to decrease the stress

* how to cope with mid life depression and feelings of emasculation and uselessness

* how testosterone shots can mitigate the unpleasant symptoms of aging

Dr. Legato brings the possibility of both mental and physical wellbeing to men in this compelling and inspiring book. A superstar physician, celebrated annually in New York Magazine's Best Doctors Issue, Dr. Legato is well poised to take on this urgent topic with her unimpeachable authority and natural warmth.

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Recensione:

'Marianne Legato, who has devoted her career to studying the differences between the sexes, believes that the premature death of men is the most important - and neglected - health issue of our time. She has written a book for every man who wants to live longer and for the women and families who love them. Dr. Legato has started a much needed conversation we should all be having about how we can improve the health and longevity of men...' - Dr. Mehmet Oz, Cardiothoracic surgeon, and Author, who is famous for his frequent appearances on The Oprah Winfrey Show
 
'...this excellent book serves as a wake-up to the problems caused by letting our view on male health slip out of focus.' - Alex Gazzola, Journalist and Author 

Descrizione del libro:

A groundbreaking book about men's health and secrets of longevity

Su questa edizione

• Editore: St Martins Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0230605176
• ISBN 13: 9780230605176
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 254