Man Alive: The health problems men face and how to fix them

by Dr Jeff Foster

'The ultimate guide on how to stay healthy as a man, both physically and mentally'JASON FOX, EX-SPECIAL FORCES AND BESTSELLING AUTHORBeing a man is bad for your health. Not only do men have a greater chance of getting almost every illness but they die sooner one in five men die before the age of 65. So why do so many men still accept poor health as a consequence of 'just getting older'?In MAN ALIVE, Dr Jeff Foster, men's health specialist and private GP, examines the most commonly misunderstood aspects of men's health, such as testosterone deficiency and 'male menopause', heart disease, diabetes and mental health. He also looks at conditions related to male anatomy and physiology, including erectile dysfunction and prostate disease, with advice on what symptoms and signs to look for, how to self-examine, and when to consider seeing a doctor. Dr Foster covers problems to do with lifestyle too, including obesity, poor sleep, bad nutrition, and lack of exercise, and he examines the evidence for specific health claims - busting plenty of myths along the way.'An immensely useful and practical guide, answering the questions that every man has about their day-to-day health'IAN MARBER'Many men avoid going to the doctor as they fear their concerns are either embarrassing or they will not be taken seriously. This book will empower men with the right information to change this'DR LOUISE NEWSON

275 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 17, 2021

Reviews

[WhiteMagician · Rating 4 out of 5]

I had a number of minor gripes with this book, the biggest one being what I perceived as underestimating the reader - there were a handful of illustrations that I personally found unnecessary. For example, the caricature of the boy with his father at a urinal, suggesting his dad "might just have beningn prostate hyperplasia". Sure, it was humour, but I was left wanting an illustration of what BPH actually looks like and my curiosity was not satisfied by this book. To me this felt as underestimating my ability to understand medical illustrations. Sure, they can be really complex sometimes, but man, do they provide worlds more information than comics and caricatures.

I was torn between 3 and 4 stars, and this is the first time I feel inclined to actually go for half stars. So, 3.5 stars, but rounded up because the usefulness of this book can't be denied.

[John Dolan · Rating 3 out of 5]

There are lots of books around on male health (especially from middle-age onwards). This one is OK as an introduction and it's easy to read. However, if you want to go deeper into the subject, this isn't the book for you.

[Deepak · Rating 5 out of 5]

Essential for all men..