Synopsis:

Black women have always been the backbone of their families and communities. Now studies are showing what we have always known—that our love, support, and guidance help to improve the health of our black men. Whether we're helping them follow a healthy diet and get more exercise, encouraging the use of proper medication, or lifting the taboos surrounding health concerns such as depression, we can make a major difference in the lives of the men we love. This book offers invaluable information on the major health issues of black men, including:

• Prostate, colon, and lung cancer
• Obesity
• High blood pressure and diabetes
• Cardiovascular diseases and stroke
• Mental health problems
• Conditions associated with aging

In this guide, you'll learn how to help the man you love find the right doctor and health insurance, talk openly about his health, and use his family history as a tool to prevent illness. Including strategies for building health partnerships in your family and community, and heartfelt stories from women and men on the powerful impact these partnerships can have, this book is full of practical tips and sound advice. Because you are his best ally in staying healthy and strong.

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Topics/Categories:

Black Men, Black Women, Health

Genre:

African-American Studies - Interest, General Health, Health, Illness, Wellness

Type of Work:

Book

Publishers:

Wellness Central

Purchase From:

Barnes & Noble
Amazon

Formats and associated ISBNs:

0446697729 978-0446697729

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