The Men's Health Guide to Peak Conditioning
Author: Richard Lalibert
* Hundreds of exercises for head-to-toe strength and energy
* Conditioning programs for more than 40 lifestyles and interests
* Buyers' guides for home equipment, health clubs, workout gear
* Easy ways to integrate workouts into your busy day
* Sleep, nutrition and time-management tips for peak power
Achieve your perfect body!
Finally-- a workout book for your body, your lifestyle, your goals. The Men's Health Guide to Peak Conditioning is the first exercise book to let you put together a customized workout for exactly your needs. Play golf? Want a flatter belly? Got arthritis? Live in the country? Just turn 40? Rebounding from the flu? Have a job that leaves you without time or energy for exercise? No problem-- The Men's Health Guide to Peak Conditioning has workouts for each of these cases and dozens of others.
We start you with seven weight lifts, seven stretches and an aerobic program that cover the essential needs of most any man today. From there we show you how to customize a workout for:
* Shaping your body (page 126)
* Bicycling stronger, longer (page 176)
* Living in the city (page 257) or country (page 261)
* Ridding fat (page 134)
* Improving your golf game (page 210)
* Bolstering your immune system (page 304)
* Exercising while traveling (page 151)
* Squeezing in exercise at lunch (page 143)
* Improving your sexual performance (page 169)
And dozens more goals, lifestyles and preferences!
But The Men's Health Guide to Peak Conditioning doesn't just detail perfect workout routines. You'll also discover the definitive guide to integrating exercise into your busy life. Insideyou'll find:
* How to carve out all the time you need for exercise (page 16)
* Surprising eating (page 9), sleeping (page 13) and attitude tips (page 19) for maximum
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* Buyers' guides to gear (page 312), gyms (page 317), shoes (page 320)
* Proper-technique tips for stair-climbers, treadmills, stationary bicycles and all the most popular indoor aerobic equipment (page 40)
* How to give and get a perfect massage (page 299)
Written in the funny, conversational tine that has made Men's Health magazine the definitive voice of men today, and featuring more than 400 photos, The Men's Health Guide to Peak Conditioning is the ultimate tool for achieving health, strength and vitality.
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The New Harvard Guide to Women's Health
Author: Karen J Carlson
With the publication in 1996 of The Harvard Guide to Women's Health, women seeking answers to questions about their health had access to the combined expertise of physicians from three of the world's most prestigious medical institutions: Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Brigham and Women's Hospital. With complete information on women's health concerns, physical and behavioral, this A to Z reference quickly became a definitive resource, praised especially for its coverage of topics not previously considered under the umbrella of women's health. The New Harvard Guide to Women's Health reunites the authors to bring a valued health reference up to date for a new generation—and for those women who have come to rely on the Harvard Guide and are now wondering what to do about their health as they enter a new stage of life, asking questions like the following:
- I've been on hormone replacement therapy. Should I stop? How?
- Could this rash be lupus?
- I've been on the Pill. What is my risk for stroke?
- Fat is bad, fat is good: What should I believe? And what's left to eat?
- When does ordinary worry become chronic anxiety?
- What screening tests do I need now?
In addition to revised recommendations reflecting the current medical thinking on menopause and hormone replacement therapy, the New Harvard Guide includes
- updated recommendations about cardiac health and heart disease—the #1 killer of women in the United States
- entries reflecting recent advances in theunderstanding and treatment of autoimmune diseases
- better coverage of health concerns throughout a woman's life span, from her first period to menopause and beyond, with a new entry on perimenopause
- expanded nutritional recommendations, including a unique chart of the U.S. government's Daily Reference Intakes for micronutrients, broken down for teens and women whose needs may differ because they are pregnant, breastfeeding, or postmenopausal
- updated information on over-the-counter medications, prescription drugs, procedures, screenings, and diagnostic tests
Library Journal
First published in 1996, this guide has been a valuable resource for female consumers seeking reliable health information. A new edition is most welcome because there have been major changes in the medical treatment of women, particularly in the areas of heart disease and menopause. The authors, two physicians on the faculty of Harvard Medical School and a medical journalist, feel that well-informed women who collaborate with their physicians get the best medical care. In addition to the expected articles on contraception, pregnancy, sexuality, and sexually transmitted diseases, the 300 alphabetically arranged entries cover such general medical topics as colon and rectal cancer, asthma, cosmetic safety, and pesticides and organic food. There are also discussions of domestic violence, cosmetic surgery, obesity, and nutrition. Information on hormone replacement therapy, cardiac disease in women, autoimmune diseases, drugs, screening procedures, and diagnostic tests has been updated to reflect the most current medical thinking. Addressing the health concerns facing women throughout their lives, the volume includes a new entry about perimenopause as well as nutritional charts for women of different ages. An excellent medical companion to Our Bodies, Ourselves for the New Century, which provides the political and psychosocial foundation for women's health advocacy; highly recommended for all health collections.-Barbara M. Bibel, Oakland P.L., CA Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.
Table of Contents:
Preface
Abdominal Pain
Abortion
Acne
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
Adenomyosis
Adhesions
Airbags
Alcohol
Alpha-Fetoprotein Screening
Alternative Therapies
Alzheimer's Disease
Amenorrhea
Amniocentesis
Anemia
Anesthesia
Angina Pectoris
Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa
Antianxiety Drugs
Antibiotics
Antidepressants
Antiinflammatory Drugs
Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome
Anxiety Disorders
Aortic Stenosis
Arrhythmia
Arthritis
Arthroplasty
Artificial Sweeteners
Asthma
Autoimmune Disorders
Back Pain
Bacterial Vaginosis
Biopsy
Birth Control
Blood Tests
Body Image
Body Odors
Bowel Disorders
Breast Cancer
Breast Implants and Enlargement
Breast Lumps (Benign)
Breast Pain
Breast Reconstruction
Breast Reduction
Breast Self-Examination
Breastfeeding
Breathing Disorders
Calcium
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cataracts
Cervical Cancer and Dysplasia
Cesarean Section
Chancroid
Chemotherapy
Chest Pain
Childbirth
Chlamydia
Cholesterol
Chorionic Villi Sampling
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
CirculatoryDisorders
Coffee
Colds
Colon and Rectal Cancer
Colostomy
Colposcopy
Computerized Axial Tomography CT Scans
Condoms
Congestive Heart Failure
Constipation
Contact Lenses
Coronary Artery Disease
Cosmetic Dentistry
Cosmetic Safety
Cosmetic Surgery
Cryosurgery
Cushing Syndrome
Cystocele, Urethrocele, and Rectocele
Dentures, Bridges, and Implants
Depression
Dermabrasion and Chemical Peels
Diabetes
Diaphragms, Cervical Caps, and Sponges
Diethylstilbestrol (DES)
Dieting
Dilatation and Curettage
Disabilities
Dissociative Identify Disorder
Diuretics
Diverticular Disease
Domestic Abuse
Douching
Dry Eye
Eclampsia
Ectopic Pregnancy
Edema
Electrocautery
Electrosurgical Loop Excision
Endometrial Cancer
Endometrial Hyperplasia
Endometriosis
Epilepsy
Estrogen
Estrogen Replacement Therapy
Exercise
Eye Care
Eyelid Surgery
Face Lifts
Fallopian Tube Cancer
Fatigue
Fibromyalgia
Foot Care
Galactorrhea
Gallstones
Genetic Counseling
Genital Warts
Glaucoma
Goiters and Thyroid Nodules
Gonorrhea
Gum Disease
Hair Care
Hair Dyes
Hair Loss
Hair Removal
Hay Fever and Perennial Allergic Rhinitis
Headaches
Heart Disease
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis
Herpes
High Blood Pressure
Hirsutism
Hormonal Contraception
Hyperandrogenism
Hyperprolactinemia
Hyperthyroidism
Hypoglycemia
Hypothyroidism
Hysterectomy
Hysteroscopy
Immunizations
Incontinence
Infertility
Infrequent Periods
Insomnia
Interstitial Cystitis
Intrauterine Devices
Iron
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Kegel Exercises
Keloid Scarring
Kidney Disorders
Knee Pain
Laparoscopy
Laparotomy
Laser Surgery
Laxatives
Lipectomy and Liposuction
Liver Spots
Lubricants
Lumpectomy
Lung Cancer
Lupus
Lyme Disaese
Lymphedema
Macular Degeneration
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Mammography
Manic-Depressive Disorder
Mastectomy
Mastitis
Melanoma
Menarche
Menopause
Menorrhagia
Menstrual Cramps
Menstrual Cycle
Menstrual Cycle Disorders
Midwifery
Miscarriage
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Molar Pregnancy
Moles
Mononucleosis
Morning Sickness
Multiple Sclerosis
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Myasthenia Gravis
Myomectomy
Nail Care
Natural Birth Control Methods
Nearsightedness and Farsightedness
Nonsurgical Abortion
Nutrition
Obesity
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Occupational Hazards
Oral Contraceptives
Orthodontia
Osteoarthritis
Osteoporosis
Otoplasty
Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian Cysts
Ovary Removal
Pain Management
Pain during Sexual Intercourse
Panic Disorder
Pap Test
Patients' Rights
Pelvic Examinations
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Pelvic Pain
Peptic Ulcer Disease
Perimenopause
Personality Disorders
Pesticides and Organic Foods
Phobias
Physical Examinations
Platelet Disorders
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Polymyalgia Rheumatica
Polymyositis and Dermatomyositis
Polyps
Postpartum Issues
Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Preconception Counseling
Preeclampsia
Pregnancy
Pregnancy over Age 35
Pregnancy Testing
Premenstrual Syndrome
Prenatal Care
Prenatal Genetic Counseling
Prolapsed Uterus
Psychosomatic Disorders
Psychotherapy
Pubic Lice
Radiation Therapy
Raynaud's Phenomenon
Retinal Detachment
Retroverted Uterus
Rh Disease
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rhinoplasty
Rosacea
Rubella
Safer Sex
Salpingectomy
Scabies
Schizophrenia
Scleroderma
Sclerotherapy
Scoliosis
Screening
Seasonal Affective Disorder
Sexual Abuse and Incest
Sexual Assault
Sexual Dysfunction
Sexual Harassment
Sexual Orientation
Sexual Response
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Shingles
Sjoegren Syndrome
Skin Care and Cosmetics
Skin Disorders
Sleep Disorders
Smoking
Social Anxiety Disorder
Spermicides
Sports Injuries
Stress
Stretchmarks
Stroke
Substance Abuse
Syphilis
Temporal Arteritis
Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome
Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Testicular Feminization Syndrome
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Disorders
Toxic Shock Syndrome
Toxoplasmosis
Trichomonas
Tubal Ligation
Turner Syndrome
Ultrasound
Umbilical Hernia
Urethral Syndrome
Urinary Tract Infections
Urine Tests
Uterine Fibroids
Vacuum Aspiration
Vaginal Atrophy
Vaginal Bleeding (Abnormal)
Vaginal Bleeding during Pregnancy
Vaginitis
Varicose Veins
Vitamins and Minerals
Vulvar Cancer
Vulvar Cysts
Vulvar Disorders
Vulvar Pain
Vulvitis
Weight Tables
Wrinkles
Yeast Infections
Zinc
For Further Information
Acknowledgments
Illustration Credits
Index
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