The Complete Guide to Health for Men

By Steven Carroll and Lorna Carroll

A complete and comprehensive guide to health for men. Subjects covered: Heart Disease, Men & Cancer Risks, Stroke, COPD, Diabetes, Depression & Suicide In Men, Men & Alcohol, Influenza & Pneumonia Among Men, Low Testosterone In Men, Sperm Count Health, Erectile Dysfunction, Stress & Men's Health, Workplace Health & Safety Issues, Key Factors In Living A Healthy Life For Men, Healthy Diet For Men, Key Medical Screenings For Men, Key Factors In The Disconnect Between Men & Doctors.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Lulu.com
• Release date: Feb 6, 2016
• ISBN: 9781329886353

Steven Carroll

Steven Carroll is the multi-award winning author of fifteen novels including A World of Other People (2013), which was the joint winner of the Prime Minister's Literary Award, and The Time We Have Taken (2007), which was the winner of the Commonwealth Writers Prize for the SE Asia and Pacific Region and the Miles Franklin Award in 2008. Forever Young (2015) was shortlisted for the Victorian Premier's Literary Award and the Prime Minister's Literary Award in 2016. A New England Affair (2017) was shortlisted for the Victorian Premier's Literary Award in 2018 and The Year of the Beast (2019) was longlisted for the 2020 Voss Literary Prize. His most recent novel, Goodnight, Vivienne, Goodnight was longlisted for the 2022 ARA Historical Novel Prize and for the 2023 Voss Literary Prize. Steven lives in Melbourne with his partner, the author Fiona Capp, and their son.

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The Complete Guide to Health for Men

The Complete Guide to Health for Men

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 1: Introduction To Men’s Health

Men and Mortality

Leading Causes Of Death In Men

CHAPTER 2: Heart Disease

What Is Heart Disease

Risk Factors

Preventing Heart Disease

CHAPTER 3: Men And Cancer Risks

Prostate Cancer

Skin Cancer

Lung Cancer

Colon Cancer

CHAPTER 4: Stroke

Risk Factors

Stroke Incidence

Signs And Symptoms

Prevention

CHAPTER 5: COPD

Causes

Symptoms

Treatment Options

Impact Of COPD

CHAPTER 6: Diabetes

Symptoms Of Type 2 Diabetes

Risk Factors

Treatment Options

CHAPTER 7: Depression And Suicide In Men

Depression In Men Is Overlooked

Symptoms Of Depression

Causes Of Depression In Men

Treating Depression In Men

Lifestyle Changes And Depression

CHAPTER 8: Men And Alcohol

Male Drinking Habits

Binge Drinking And Alcoholism

The Negative Effects Of Alcohol

Is Alcohol Healthy At All?

CHAPTER 9: Influenza And Pneumonia Among Men

Risk Factors

Symptoms

Treatment

Complications Of Influenza And Pneumonia

CHAPTER 10: Low Testosterone In Men

Reduction In Testosterone

Treatment Options

CHAPTER 11: Sperm Count Health

When To Seek Medical Attention

The Production Of Sperm

Causes Of Low Sperm Count

Semen Analysis

Treatment Of Low Sperm Count

CHAPTER 12: Erectile Dysfunction

Causes Of ED

Treatment Options45

CHAPTER 13: Stress And Men's Health

How Men Handle Stress

Effects Of Stress

Dealing With Stress

CHAPTER 14: Workplace Health and Safety Issues

CHAPTER 15: Key Factors In Living A Healthy Life For Men

CHAPTER 16: Healthy Diet For Men

CHAPTER 17: Key Medical Screenings For Men

CHAPTER 18: Key Factors In The Disconnect Between Men And Doctors

Disclaimer: This publication is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Medical advice should always be obtained from a qualified medical professional for any health conditions or symptoms associated with them. Every possible effort has been made in preparing and researching this material. We make no warranties with respect to the accuracy, applicability of its contents or any omissions.

Introduction To Men's Health

Men don’t pay enough attention to their health when compared to women. They often don’t realize they are at risk for diseases and must see the doctor regularly to make sure that the most common things affecting them are addressed or screened for at various times in their life.

The lack of ability to assertively manage their health problems means that many men suffer from various health problems at different stages of their lives. The health problem often predates the visit to the doctor and so they aren’t treated preventatively as much as women are.

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Men And Alcohol

Men also have a higher chance of undertaking risky behaviors, which leads to a higher incidence of injury and death at a young age. Some of this risky behavior is associated with alcohol and drug use.

According to the National Health Review Interview of 2014, 31% of men over the age of 18 have had five or more drinks in one day during at least one day in the past year. This not only contributes to an increase in alcoholism in men but an increased risk of serious injury and death because of driving while drunk injuries or alcohol-related risky behaviors.

Men And Exercise

Men do better in the exercise department. While they may not partake in planned exercise programs, over half of men met the 2008 federal guidelines for physical activity, mostly by engaging in leisure activities. They may work out at the gym, jog, or participate in sports with others that help contribute to getting enough exercise well past the age of 18 years. Exercise is partially preventative against things like high blood pressure and heart disease—things that are more common in men than in women.

Men And Cigarettes

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Another health problem in men that contributes to later disease is smoking. Even with the knowledge that cigarette smoking causes a vast variety of health problems and the expense of smoking, about 19% of all men continue to smoke.

Add to this the fact that almost 35% of men over the age of 20 are obese (Centers For Disease Control) you have the perfect storm that puts many men at risk for heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and