The Encyclopedia of Men's Health (Facts on File Library of by Glenn S. Rothfeld, Deborah S. Romaine

By Glenn S. Rothfeld, Deborah S. Romaine

A number of the significant future health dangers that males face may be avoided and handled in the event that they are clinically determined early. an enormous ebook for individuals of every age, The Encyclopedia of Men's healthiness bargains an entire evaluate of the scientific, medical, social, and way of life matters linked to this subject. prepared in a concise, authoritative encyclopedic layout, this helpful source presents greater than six hundred entries on matters concerning men's actual and psychological future health and overall healthiness. It covers body structure, existence span, illnesses and prerequisites (including therapy protocols, tactics, and surgeries), genetics, medicines, supplementations and vitamins, psychology, activities medication, sexual future health, relationships with girl companions, men's fertility, fatherhood, and extra. Allopathic, complementary, and integrative methods to men's wellbeing and fitness are mentioned all through. an in depth bibliography, a listing of best men's overall healthiness examine facilities and businesses, and a word list of keywords around out this finished reference.

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Enteric-coated aspirin tablets attempt to circumvent this by delaying the tablet from dissolving until it enters the small intestine. The intestinal mucosa (inner lining) resists the corrosive effect of the acids in aspirin. Because of its anticoagulant actions, aspirin also can cause excessive bleeding when taken on a long-term basis. Aspirin-like compounds have been part of folk medicine for centuries. Indigenous cultures chewed the bark of the willow tree to release a asthma 35 substance chemically similar to what consumers today purchase as aspirin, salicin (salicylic acid).

Lifestyle modifications are important for addressing these circumstances to lower the risk and prevent angina from recurring. Such changes include nutritious, low-fat eating habits and regular physical exercise, and weight loss if appropriate. OBESITY is itself a major risk factor for numerous forms of heart disease; nearly 60 percent of American men are overweight. SMOKING CESSATION also is key, as the leading health consequence of cigarette smoking is heart disease. Nutritious eating and regular physical activity, along with relaxation methods such as and YOGA, help to reduce STRESS as well, improving overall well-being.

Doctors prescribe anticoagulants for their preventive (prophylactic) ability. Anticoagulants help to prevent blood clots from forming, but they cannot dissolve clots that already have formed. The most commonly used drug for anticoagulant therapy is ASPIRIN, which has a mild inhibitory effect on platelet aggregation (the tendency for clotting cells in the blood to turn sticky and clump together, the first stage of clot formation). Other common anticoagulants include cilostazol (Pletal), clopidogrel (Plavix), dipyridamole (Persantine), pentoxifylline (Trental), ticlopidine (Ticlid), and warfarin (Coumadin).

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