Download or read book Prime Time written by Marilyn Hughes Gaston and published by One World/Ballantine. This book was released on 2003 with total page 495 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Today seven million African American women are living in their prime, experiencing the joys and challenges of middle age. Now, at last, here is the book that addresses ourtotalhealth needs—physical, emotional, and spiritual. Written by a distinguished physician and a clinical psychologist,Prime Timeis the first complete guide that empowers us to take charge of our lives and attain the well-being we deserve. In many ways, it’s true that we are better off today than our foremothers were: We earn more money, command more respect. Yet in spite of these advances, we still experience more chronic health problems, endure more stress, and live shorter lives than women of other races. That’s whyPrime Timeis both urgent and essential. This groundbreaking book not only lays out a detailed, practical plan for overall healing and for maintaining wellness, it also addresses the underlying attitudes and assumptions that lead so many of us to neglect ourselves and undermine our own health.Prime Timewill help you • Reframe priorities to put yourself and your own health needs first • Interpret the latest medical findings on the Big Four killers and how they affect black women in middle age • Profile your current health with worksheets, quizzes, and assessment tools • Renew sex at midlife by eliminating restricting myths and taboos and finding new paths to pleasure • Reduce anger and “attitude” that block you from attaining good health • Identify the nontraditional signs of depression and anxiety common to African American women Comprehensive, straight-talking, and grounded in science and spiritual truth,Prime Timeis at once a guide to total health in middle age and a celebration of the strength, wisdom, and beauty of African American women in their second half of life.
Download or read book The Midlife Health Guide for Women written by Chris G. Rao M.D. and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2010-11-10 with total page 421 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you been trying hard, but cant lose or keep off the weight? Is your sex drive stuck in neutral? Energy in the gutter? Whats the truth about bio-identical hormonal replacements in women before and after menopause? The MidLife Health Guide for Women addresses these and many other common concerns of middle-aged women: IBS, addictions, mood concerns, breast health, birth control and more. Its all covered here. Be proactive about your number one commodityyour health. MidLife is the time to do it! In his companion to The Midlife Health Guide for Men, Chris Rao, MD explains cutting-edge methods to obtain optimal health through his integrative approaches. Its all about Pro-Aging and Pro-Health! Follow three women, our Maggies, in various stages of midlifetheir thirties, forties and fifties. Laugh, cry, and be enlightened as they share their health concerns and journey to optimal health. You will be the better for it. Dr Rao covers all the facts and options on Diets Learn the secret behind finally losing the fat. Avoid the crash and burn phenomena. Exercise Learn how to exercise intelligently; increase your energy and metabolism. Supplements Confused? Discover the truth about which ones do you the most good. Toxins and Heavy Metal What you and your doctor dont know can hurt you. Testosterone, Menopause, Thyroid, HGH and all hormonal options Are they safe and effective for your situation? Ladies, get back in the groove.
Download or read book The Healthy Boomer written by Peggy Edwards and published by McClelland & Stewart. This book was released on 2012-11-13 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In North America, some eighty-eight million boomers are facing the physical and personal challenges of midlife. But midlife can also be a time of tremendous vitality, confidence, and joy. In this comprehensive guide, three experts in midlife health draw on interviews, the latest research, and their own expertise to help men, women, and couples on the journey from midlife turbulence to midlife mastery. The Healthy Boomer provides easy-to-use decision-making tools, accurate information, and practical advice on such topics as: The male and female menopause; how to make a decision about hormone replacement therapy; alternative health care; preventing heart disease, cancer, and osteoporosis; prostate health and impotence; healthy relationships and great sex in midlife; anti-aging techniques; weight control, exercise, and healthy eating; the importance of spiritual well-being; handling midlife stress; what to do if you can't remember names any more. For the many North American boomers who are experiencing midlife challenges, The Healthy Boomer is required and reassuring reading.
Download or read book Menopause Confidential written by Tara Allmen, M.D. and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2016-09-20 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An authoritative guide to understanding and navigating the hormonal changes and health issues women experience in midlife and beyond, from one of the leading medical experts in the field. The physical changes that occur after women turn forty are unavoidable—and can be unnerving. Menopause affects every aspect of life—from sex and sleep to mood and mental clarity to weight and body temperature. While there are a number of resources available, many are confusing and contradictory. Now, Manhattan gynecologist Dr. Tara Allmen, an experienced, nationally board-certified menopause practitioner and the recipient of the 2015 Doctor’s Choice National Award for Obstetrics & Gynecology, shares her knowledge to help women be their happiest and healthiest, and turn this challenging time into an exciting one. Written in her effervescent yet assured voice, Menopause Confidential provides simple strategies and cutting-edge information on: hormonal changes and the symptoms of perimenopause and menopause;the health risks associated with midlife—from cutting through the conflicting opinions and advice about health screenings (Do I really need a colonoscopy? How often should I get a mammogram?) to common medical conditions, such as osteoporosis;various remedies, both allopathic and natural, to combat symptoms and empower women to make the best choices for their individual needs;practical tips and resources for mitigating the effects of menopause. Fifty-one-year-old Dr. Allmen knows firsthand what women are going through, and shares stories of her own personal travails and solutions. Women can’t turn back the clock, but they can take control of their health and flourish in midlife. Menopause Confidential encourages them to be informed, be proactive, and be their greatest selves.
Download or read book The Smart Woman s Guide to Midlife and Beyond written by Janet Horn (M.D.) and published by New Harbinger Publications. This book was released on 2008 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Smart women understand that taking care of their health is essential to maintaining an active lifestyle. This comprehensive guide shows you how to work with your body instead of against it to stay healthy and happy through menopause and beyond. Written by two practicing doctors who have been close girlfriends since they met during medical training at the Johns Hopkins Hospital,The Smart Woman's Guide to Midlife and Beyond includes the doctors' own personal experiences, patient stories from their medical practices, and all the information you need to age with good health, grace, and humor. Includes the information you need to: Care for your whole body to prevent common diseases Learn which health issues are normal, which are serious, and what to do about them Overcome memory loss, depression, and anxiety Understand menopause and hormone replacement therapy Nourish and protect your skin and hair Choose the right vitamin supplements for you Find out whether or not treatments like massage and acupuncture will work for you Know when to share your concerns with your doctor or healthcare practitioner Create a personal Health Maintenance Schedule to keep your health on track The Smart Woman's Guide to Midlife and Beyond is a complete, holistic, and state-of-the-art road map for any woman who is motivated to become a more effective steward of her health. The authors' relaxed, personal, and insightful style makes critical health information accessible. This book is a must-have for any woman inspired to improve her health trajectory. -Mark C. Pettus MD, FACP, medical director of the Kripalu Institute for Integrated Healing and author ofIt's All in Your Head There is no doubt that women past the age of fifty have different health issues than younger women-a fact often overlooked by many physicians. These women need to know how to care for their maturing bodies. Drs. Horn and Miller explore the full spectrum of mature women's health issues in a candid, conversational manner that integrates the body, mind, and spirit. A much-needed book. -Kevin Soden, MD, host ofHealthline on Retirement Living Television I have often wished that there were a doctor in my family I could ask for health advice. If you have shared this desire, you'll love this book. It's a practical insider's guide to what maturing women need to be thinking about, and it's written as though the authors were concerned friends talking with you. Drs. Horn and Miller have superb training and years of practical experience caring for women patients. It shows on every page of this excellent book. -Judge Glenda Hatchett, star of the nationally syndicated television program Judge Hatchett The authors' approach is accessible and entertaining. These are the doctor girlfriends you want to call because they know everything about the area of your concern-not only from their medical practices, but also from their own personal experiences. -Robin Wolaner, founder of Parenting magazine and founder and CEO of TeeBeeDee (tbd.com), an online network for people over forty This is the girlfriends' guide to taking charge of your health. And these girlfriends are doctors. A winning combination! -Ari Brown, MD, pediatrician and author ofBaby 411
Download or read book How Healthy Are We written by Orville Gilbert Brim and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2019-06-25 with total page 699 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Childhood, adolescence, even the "twilight years" have been extensively researched and documented. But the vast terrain known as midlife—the longest segment of the life course—has remained uncharted. How physically and psychologically healthy are Americans at midlife? And why do some experience greater well-being than others? The MacArthur Foundation addressed these questions head-on by funding a landmark study known as "Midlife in the U.S.," or MIDUS. For the first time in a single study, researchers were able to integrate epidemiological, sociological, and psychological assessments, as well as innovative new measures to evaluate how work and family life influence each other. How Healthy Are We? presents the key findings from the survey in three sections: physical health, quality of life and psychological well-being, and the contexts (family, work) of the midlife. The topics covered by almost forty scholars in a wide variety of fields are vast, including everything from how health and well-being vary with socioeconomic standing, gender, race, or region of the country to how middle-aged people differ from younger or older adults in their emotional experience and quality of life. This health—the study measures not only health-the absence of illness—but also reports on the presence of wellness in middle-aged Americans. The culmination of a decade and a half of research by leading scholars, How Healthy Are We? will dramatically alter the way we think about health in middle age and the factors that influence it. Researchers, policymakers, and others concerned about the quality of midlife in contemporary America will welcome its insights. * Having a good life means having good relationships with others to almost 70% of those surveyed. Less than 40% mentioned their careers. * Reports of disruptive daily stressors vary by age, with young adults and those in midlife experiencing more than those in later adulthood. * Men have higher assessments of their physical and mental health than woman until the age of 60.
Download or read book Menopause and Midlife Health for Women written by Manitoba. Community Health Services Division and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Midlife written by Sir Muir Gray and published by Random House. This book was released on 2016-12-29 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Midlife is a turning point. It is a time to take stock – to think about where you are and where you want to be. But everyday life can be distracting. Family, work, and everything in between, can get in the way of your goals and objectives. And without knowing it, by the time you reach midlife, you have dramatically increased your chances of disease. Written in support of the NHS One You programme – a major Public Health England initiative – Midlife has everything you need to make simple, effective, lifestyle changes that will have a real impact on your health and wellbeing. From reducing your stress to getting better sleep, from eating healthier to quitting smoking, Midlife is full of practical, actionable, and uplifting advice on how to survive your middle years. It is time to start the fightback to a healthier you. Take the One You quiz to see how you score. Search: ONE YOU
Download or read book Midlife Mamas on the Moon written by Sunny Hersh and published by Fast Forward Publications. This book was released on 2003 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fun, inspirational guide to positive choices for women over 40! Packed with useful checklists, honest personal stories, and no-nonsense resources, this book has the latest information on health, sex, and hormones and shows how to transform relationships, finances, and careers.
Download or read book Dispatches from the Frontlines of Medicine written by Kathleen W. Wilson and published by . This book was released on 2004-10 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Readers are empowered by understanding their changing bodies. From cosmetic surgery to hormone therapy, concerns midlife women have. Presented in a clear, interesting way
Download or read book Just When You re Comfortable in Your Own Skin It Starts to Sag written by Amy Nobile and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2018-04-24 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The irrepressible authors of I’d Trade My Husband for a Housekeeper are back to dish about the trials—and triumphs—of midlife. Delivered in the voice of a close friend, this clever and insightful guide from Trisha Ashworth and Amy Nobile takes women through the new and sometimes challenging phase of middle age. Whether married, single, widowed, divorced, with children or without, at some point women inevitably ask the question, “What’s next?” Here, they will find a road map for how to thrive in this new phase of life. Trisha and Amy discuss redefining what beauty means after age forty, caring for aging parents, navigating relationships and dating, and discovering new career paths. With helpful quizzes, friendly advice, and inspiring quotes from women who have been there, this smart and engaging book gives readers the tools to turn a midlife crisis into a midlife opportunity.
Download or read book The Women s Place written by University of Virginia. Medical Center. The Women's Place and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Eat to Defeat Menopause written by Karen Giblin and published by Da Capo Lifelong Books. This book was released on 2011-07-12 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eat to Defeat Menopause combines easy-to-understand health information to combat the symptoms of perimenopause and menopause with delicious and healthy recipes from both the authors and some of America's top chefs.Along with practical advice, essential information on women's health, and a healthy dose of humor, Eat to Defeat Menopause offers dietary strategies to improve sleep, hot flashes, and other menopausal symptoms; key foods for health and wellness during menopause; information on soy foods--the perfect food for menopause; dietary guidelines and healthy weight tips and more.
Download or read book Women s Midlife Health and Wellness written by Bridget Lucas and published by . This book was released on 2020-09-15 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Midlife is the stage in the life of a human being between young adulthood and the onset of old age. It is generally assumed to fall in the bracket of 45 to 65 years of age. This period is characterized by the slowing down of the boy, sensitivity to diet, stress and substance abuse. During midlife, several health conditions may develop like fibroids, migraine and systemic lupus erythematosus. This makes midlife a period warranting attention for gynecologic and hormone-sensitive conditions. Women further experience menopause around the age of 50, which ends their fertility. Over the past decades, studies have advanced the understanding of ovarian aging and its relationship to cardiovascular, bone, cognitive and musculoskeletal health. Signs of aging may become prominent and more rapid in women with osteoporosis. Decline in physical fitness such as reduction in aerobic performance and decrease in maximal heart rate, as well as changes in the skin occur in midlife. Healthy behavior, in particular the maintenance of healthy body weight and physical activity can moderate certain negative changes. Therefore, this period constitutes a critical period for optimizing health and functioning, and preventing chronic diseases. This book is compiled in such a manner, that it will provide in-depth knowledge about women's midlife health and wellness. It presents researches and studies performed by experts across the globe. It is a vital tool for all researching or studying women's health as it gives incredible insights into emerging trends and concepts
Download or read book Menopause written by Joan C. Callahan and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 1993 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In Menopause: A Midlife Passage, [questions about menopause] are considered in depth from a dazzling variety of angles. This is just the serious feminist discussion of menopause that I have been longing for.... its exquisite analyses renew us in our struggles to make sense of it all." --Alice Dan, Women's Review of Books "Menopause has become a hot (with or without the flashes) topic in America. That's because a critical mass of us have reached it and are educated, aggressive, and confident enough to want to know what's happening to us, and then to talk about it.... Smart, useful, funny, Menopause: A Midlife Passage is a fine addition to the discussion, a healthy companion for this all-important life passage." --Susan Stamberg, Special Correspondent, National Public Radio "Editor Callahan takes anything but a trendy approach to a very trendy topic. She's gathered essays by scholarly women who have thought through society's position on menopause and menopausal women and don't like what they see: older women denied positive portrayals in mainstream media, menopause treated by the medical establishment as if it were a disease rather than a natural occurrence, and devaluation of older women. Determined to change people's minds with their words, these women speak both powerfully and empoweringly. A must for feminist and women's health collections." --Booklist "... a bold attempt to go beyond the standard medical framing of women's experience, and to contest the notion that the menopause is straightforwardly a hormonal 'deficiency disease'." --New Scientist "... [an] entertaining and informative book that takes a very positive attitude toward the 'midlife passage'." --Fertility News "This book should be required reading for all women's health care providers and anyone else doing counseling of menopausal women." --Journal of Women & Aging Essayists from various walks of life present female-defined perspectives on menopause and the passage to new physical, social, and cultural development.
Download or read book Menopause Midlife Health written by Morris Notelovitz and published by St. Martin's Griffin. This book was released on 1994-11-15 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The hormonal changes of menopause affect nearly every tissue in the femal body, causing symptoms that can range from PMS in a woman's thirties and forties to such life-threatening illnesses as heart disease and osteoporosis in later years. Menopause & Midlife Health explains these vast physiological changes, and tells women what they need to know in order to maintain good health through the prime of life. Written by a pioneer researcher in the area of meopausal health and a science writer, this comprehensive, practical book provides answers to the all-important questions every woman has about menopause including: What type of diet is best for long-term health? What supplements may help prevent osteoporosis? What can be done to prevent breast cancer and heart disease in later life? What can help "manage" hot flashes? Is it safe to take estrogen and other hormones at menopause? What can be done to maintain a healthy sex life in the middle years and beyond?
Download or read book The Midlife Health Guide for Men written by Chris G. Rao Faafp and published by . This book was released on 2007-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Midlife Health Guide for Men brings to the forefront all the latest medical and complementary approaches to optimizing the total health of a middle-aged man. Dr. Chris Rao, MD, FAAFP, is constantly reminded of the ravages that Father Time inflicts upon us. Midlife presents a window of opportunity because of its unique challenges and changes. Most men are at the top of their game, yet may be experiencing many subtle, early stages of disease. Confused about all the latest health news? Don't be. To prevent such age-related illnesses, Dr. Rao helps empower you to take control of your best asset in life-optimal health. It's what you and your doctor don't know that can hurt you! Discussed are the truths about · Diets, exercise, and supplements · Detoxing your way back to health ·Testosterone, HGH and all hormonal replacements The best gift you can give yourself and loved ones is a long and healthy life, right? Don't just sit there, get moving on it. From addressing that middle-age spread to a decline in sexual performance, Dr. Rao's preventative approach will give you the knowledge to improve your healthspan.