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

As they reach middle age, most men begin looking forward to "what's next." They gear up to experience renewed productivity and purpose and are more conscious of their health. A Man’s Guide to Healthy Aging is an authoritative resource for them, and for older men, as well. In collaboration with a variety of medical experts, the authors provide a comprehensive guide to healthy aging from a man’s perspective. Edward H. Thompson, Jr., and Lenard W. Kaye—a medical sociologist and a gerontologist and social worker—offer invaluable information in four parts: • "Managing Our Lives" describes the actions men can take to stay healthy. Here is information about how to eat well, reduce stress, and stay active for better overall health.• "Mind and Body" considers how physical health and state of mind are connected. It explores sleep, drug and alcohol use, spirituality, and attitudes about appearance—and explains how all of these factors affect mental health. • "Bodily Health" examines how body systems function and what changes may occur as men age. It covers the body from head to toe and reviews how to manage chronic diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and heart conditions. • "Living with Others" shows the importance of interacting with friends and family. Topics include sexual intimacy, friendship, and caregiving, as well as how men can make the best decisions about end-of-life issues for themselves and their loved ones. Refuting the ageist stereotype that men spend their later years "winding down," this book will help men reinvent themselves once, twice, or more—by managing their health, creating new careers, and contributing their skills and experiences to their communities. As They Reach Middle Age, Most Men Begin Looking Forward To What's Next. They Gear Up To Experience Renewed Productivity And Purpose And Are More Conscious Of Their Health. This Is An Authoritative Resource For Them, And For Older Men, As Well. In Collaboration With A Variety Of Medical Experts, The Authors Provide A Comprehensive Guide To Healthy Aging From A Man's Perspective. Refuting The Ageist Stereotype That Men Spend Their Later Years Winding Down, This Book Will Help Men Reinvent Themselves Once, Twice, Or More - By Managing Their Health, Creating New Careers, And Contributing Their Skills And Experiences To Their Communities. Managing Our Lives. Men's Health And Healthy Aging ; Staying Active / With Elizabeth Conner ; Eating Well And Less / With Elizabeth Kayajian ; Psychology Of Healthy Aging / With Clifford M. Singer ; Men's Stress And Health ; Social Health : Vital Relationships -- Mind And Body. Sleep : A Necessity Of Life / With Kristen Sutherland ; Appearances : Our Bodies, Head To Toe ; Getting In Touch With Your Spiritual Self / With David C. Wihry ; Alcohol And Drugs / With Kristianna Hall ; Holistic Medicine / With Kristianna Hall -- Bodily Health. Heart Health / With Katherine Guardino And Stefanie Tedesco ; Cognitive Health : Memory And Memory Loss / With Elizabeth Conner And Alexandra Leichthammer ; Men And Diabetes / With Kaitlyn Barnes ; Genitourinary Matters And Sexual Health / With Kaitlyn Barnes ; Bone, Joint, And Muscle Health / With Alison Ashley ; Dental And Oral Health / With Bethany O'dell ; Vision And Hearing / With Cynthia Stuen ; The Cancers -- Living With Others. Sexual Intimacy / With Amanda Barusch ; Retirement ; Caregiving : Helping Others Through Difficult Times ; End-of-life Matters / With Stefanie Tedesco -- Appendix. Places To Turn For More Information / With Jennifer A. Crittenden, Elisha M. Foss, And Lindsay Day. Edward H. Thompson, Jr. And Lenard W. Kaye. Includes Bibliographical References (pages 483-556) And Index. Explores all aspects of health as men reach middle age and beyond. As they reach middle age, most men begin looking forward to "what's next." They gear up to experience renewed productivity and purpose and are more conscious of their health. A Man's Guide to Healthy Aging is an authoritative resource for them, and for older men, as well. In collaboration with a variety of medical experts, the authors provide a comprehensive guide to healthy aging from a man's perspective. Edward H. Thompson, Jr., and Lenard W. Kaye--a medical sociologist and a gerontologist and social worker--offer invaluable information in four parts: • "Managing Our Lives" describes the actions men can take to stay healthy. Here is information about how to eat well, reduce stress, and stay active for better overall health. • "Mind and Body" considers how physical health and state of mind are connected. It explores sleep, drug and alcohol use, spirituality, and attitudes about appearance--and explains how all of these factors affect mental health. • "Bodily Health" examines how body systems function and what changes may occur as men age. It covers the body from head to toe and reviews how to manage chronic diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and heart conditions. • "Living with Others" shows the importance of interacting with friends and family. Topics include sexual intimacy, friendship, and caregiving, as well as how men can make the best decisions about end-of-life issues for themselves and their loved ones. Refuting the ageist stereotype that men spend their later years "winding down," this book will help men reinvent themselves once, twice, or more--by managing their health, creating new careers, and contributing their skills and experiences to their communities

As they reach middle age, most men begin looking forward to "what's next." They gear up to experience renewed productivity and purpose and are more conscious of their health. A Man's Guide to Healthy Aging is an authoritative resource for them, and for older men, as well. In collaboration with a variety of medical experts, the authors provide a comprehensive guide to healthy aging from a man's perspective.

Edward H. Thompson, Jr., and Lenard W. Kaye—a medical sociologist and a gerontologist and social worker—offer invaluable information in four parts:
• "Managing Our Lives" describes the actions men can take to stay healthy. Here is information about how to eat well, reduce stress, and stay active for better overall health.
• "Mind and Body" considers how physical health and state of mind are connected. It explores sleep, drug and alcohol use, spirituality, and attitudes about appearance—and explains how all of these factors affect mental health.
• "Bodily Health" examines how body systems function and what changes may occur as men age. It covers the body from head to toe and reviews how to manage chronic diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and heart conditions.
• "Living with Others" shows the importance of interacting with friends and family. Topics include sexual intimacy, friendship, and caregiving, as well as how men can make the best decisions about end-of-life issues for themselves and their loved ones.

Refuting the ageist stereotype that men spend their later years "winding down," this book will help men reinvent themselves once, twice, or more—by managing their health, creating new careers, and contributing their skills and experiences to their communities.

As they reach middle age, most men begin looking forward to "what's next." They gear up to experience renewed productivity and purpose and are more conscious of their health. A Man's Guide to Healthy Aging is an authoritative resource for middle aged and older men. The authors-a medical sociologist and a gerontologist and social worker-in collaboration with a variety of medical experts, provide a comprehensive guide to healthy aging from a man's perspective. They present this information in four sections: "Managing Our Lives" describes the actions men can take to stay healthy. Here is information about how to eat well, reduce stress, and stay active for better overall health. "Mind and Body" considers how physical health and state of mind are connected. It addresses sleep, drug and alcohol use, spirituality, and attitudes about appearance-and explains how all of these factors affect mental health. "Bodily Health" involves the nuts and bolts of how body systems function and what changes may occur as men age. It covers the body from head to toe and reviews how men can manage chronic diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and heart conditions. "Living with Others" shows the importance of interacting with friends and family. Topics include sexual intimacy, friendship, and caregiving, as well as how men can make the best decisions about end of life issues for themselves and their loved ones. A Man's Guide to Healthy Aging is a must-read for all men. Refusing to embrace the ageist stereotype of men spending their later years "winding down," this book will help men reinvent themselves once, twice, or more-by managing their health, creating new careers, and contributing their skills and experiences to their communities. As they reach middle age, most men begin looking forward to "what's next." They gear up to experience renewed productivity and purpose and are more conscious of their health. __A Man’s Guide to Healthy Aging__ is an authoritative resource for them, and for older men, as well. In collaboration with a variety of medical experts, the authors provide a comprehensive guide to healthy aging from a man’s perspective. Edward H. Thompson, Jr., and Lenard W. Kaye—a medical sociologist and a gerontologist and social worker—offer invaluable information in four parts: • "Managing Our Lives" describes the actions men can take to stay healthy. Here is information about how to eat well, reduce stress, and stay active for better overall health.• "Mind and Body" considers how physical health and state of mind are connected. It explores sleep, drug and alcohol use, spirituality, and attitudes about appearance—and explains how all of these factors affect mental health. • "Bodily Health" examines how body systems function and what changes may occur as men age. It covers the body from head to toe and reviews how to manage chronic diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and heart conditions. • "Living with Others" shows the importance of interacting with friends and family. Topics include sexual intimacy, friendship, and caregiving, as well as how men can make the best decisions about end-of-life issues for themselves and their loved ones. Refuting the ageist stereotype that men spend their later years "winding down," this book will help men reinvent themselves once, twice, or more—by managing their health, creating new careers, and contributing their skills and experiences to their communities.