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When the Man You Love Won't Take Care of His Health
When the Man You Love Won't Take Care of His Health Author:David Schoonmaker, Kenneth A. Goldberg If the man you love were running up the stairs and felt twinges in his chest, would you just shrug them off? Has it been years since he had a complete checkup? Does he eat a lot of fast food? Does he fall asleep in his easy chair many evenings? Does he think that real men tough out their aches and pains? — If many of the a... more »nswers are yes, he is typical. Most men fail to follow a healthy lifestyle and undertake important tests and exams. If your man is not taking care of himself, before long he may be making a reluctant visit to the doctor, whether he likes it or not.
Though it may seem that men will never change, the author has found that they can learn to take better care of themselves. In this book, he passes along medical information and practical suggestions that can help a woman make a difference for her man.
Topics covered include:
• Understanding why he’s in denial about his health
• Preparing him for a checkup so that it will be a positive experience
• Learning self-tests and partner exams
• Watching for symptoms his doctor should investigate
• Helping him eat better, exercise, and get a good night’s sleep
• Taking acting when he has more than the blues, or more than a temper
• Mastering the changes of mid life
• Facing heart disease, cancer, and other health problems together
Presenting authoritative medical information in a lively, realistic, and supportive way, this resource addresses a spectrum of health issues facing all the men in your life -- not only your husband or partner, but also your father, father-in-law, and son.« less