| Mind and Body Fitness May 2006 |
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"Bad men live that they may eat and drink,
whereas good men eat and drink that they may live."
~Socrates, Ancient Greek philosopher |
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| New and recently released! |
| Tripping the Prom Queen: The Truth about Women and Rivalry - by Susan Shapiro Barash |
| Publisher: St. Martin's Press |
| Pub Date: 03/07/2006 |
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| ISBN: 0312342314 |
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If you're a woman who is dealing with female competitiveness--passive aggressive or blatant--this book may help you understand what is going on and why. The author, a gender studies professor, interviewed 500 women and her results negate popular beliefs about how women interact; Barash contends that many women, rather than supporting one another, actually engage in covertly competitive behaviors. She also examines the ways in which female and male competitiveness differ. Publishers Weekly says this is a good book for the woman who wants "to get what she wants without hurting or being hurt." | |
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| The Skin Type Solution: A Revolutionary Guide to Your Best Skin Ever - by Leslie Baumann, M.D. |
| Publisher: Bantam Books |
| Pub Date: 02/28/2006 |
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| ISBN: 0553804227 |
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No longer must people fit into either the normal, dry, oily, or combination skin categories! Baumann, a dermatologist, skin-care product researcher, and professor at the University of Miami, introduces a ground-breaking new program designed to help readers identify their individual skin types by using simple questionnaires. Readers learn where they fit among 16 different categories and are given recommendations for products in a variety of prices, as well as procedures and skin-care regimens to suit their needs. Anyone who's been fighting a losing battle to find the right moisturizer should grab this one. | |
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| Lean on Me: Ten Powerful Steps to Moving Beyond Your Diagnosis and Taking Back Your Life - by Nancy Davis |
| Publisher: Fireside |
| Pub Date: 03/28/2006 |
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| ISBN: 074327640X |
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Nancy Davis was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis but refused to accept her doctor's words when told to just go to bed and stay there. This book outlines Davis' ten-step program for taking charge after a life-altering or life-threatening health diagnosis, and describes her fight to continue living normally. Both her story and the self-help program should help readers going through their own health crises as well as inspire anyone who appreciates stories of people overcoming the odds. | |
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| Mommy Wars: Stay-at-Home and Career Moms Face Off on Their Choices, Their Lives, Their Families - edited by Leslie Morgan Steiner |
| Publisher: Random House |
| Pub Date: 03/14/2006 |
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| ISBN: 1400064155 |
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This candid and thought-provoking collection of essays examines the decisions of 26 mothers--some who chose to continue drawing an income and others who chose to be stay-at-home moms. There are complex issues involved in the choice and each essay highlights one woman's life and how she feels about her role. Contributors include such writers as Pulitzer Prize winner Jane Smiley. These essays should resonate with all working mothers--those who toil at home and those who work at the office--since Publishers Weekly says the book promotes "mutual understanding and respect." | |
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| Help at Any Cost: How the Troubled-Teen Industry Cons Parents and Hurts Kids - by Maia Szalavitz |
| Publisher: Riverhead Books |
| Pub Date: 02/16/2006 |
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| ISBN: 1594489106 |
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Troubled teens mean big money. Parents pay thousands of dollars for their kids to be rehabilitated, but what happens at many troubled-teen programs could be called abuse. In this book the author investigates the teen treatment industry and traces its history from 1960s rehabilitation systems to unregulated modern-day businesses. First-person survival stories of young people who were enrolled in programs highlight the horror: scaremonger tactics, beatings, and food deprivation. For parents who need help dealing with their kids, the book includes alternative methods of handling problem teens. | |
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| So What Can I Eat?!: How to Make Sense of the New Dietary Guidelines for Americans and Make Them Your Own - by Elisa Zied and Ruth Winter |
| Publisher: John Wiley and Sons, Inc. |
| Pub Date: 02/08/2006 |
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| ISBN: 0471772011 |
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Does the new food pyramid have you confused? You're not the only one, and help is on the way. A registered dietitian and spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association, Zied clarifies the new dietary guidelines and provides a clear plan for developing a nutritious, balanced, and sustainable eating plan for life based on the latest research. As an added treat, shopping lists, menu plans and recipes are included. This book is for readers who want to lose weight, have more energy, manage diet-related conditions, or just be as healthy as they can. | |
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| Focus on: Men's Health |
| National Men's Health week is coming up soon (June 12-18), but you can get a head start by checking out some of these books or asking your librarian to help you find information on a specific health issue. |
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| Real Men Do Yoga: 21 Star Athletes Reveal Their Secrets for Strength, Flexibility, and Peak Performance - by John Capouya |
| Publisher: Health Communications |
| Pub Date: 08/01/2003 |
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| ISBN: 0757301126 |
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Yoga isn't just a new age fad for women, it's a bona fide workout for everyone--including men. Professional athletes such as Kevin Garnett and Eddie George do it, so why shouldn't you? This book endeavors to make men feel comfortable doing yoga and offers various routines to increase muscle strength, tone, flexibility, range of motion, and endurance. There's also specific sport-by-sport workouts in such areas as golf, running, and basketball. Publishers Weekly calls the book an "excellent introduction to yoga for men." | |
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| Facing Your Fifties: Every Man's Reference Guide to Mid-Life Health - by Gordon Ehlers, M.D. and Jeff Miller |
| Publisher: M. Evans |
| Pub Date: 04/01/2002 |
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| ISBN: 0871319543 |
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Men over 50 and the people who love them will want to take a look at this consumer health book that Publishers Weekly says is "clearly written and practical" and Library Journal says "will answer common complaints." The book focuses on keeping healthy, but also looks at common problems for middle-aged men such as cardiovascular issues, digestive problems, cancer, stress, diet, exercise, smoking, and sexual issues. Men who were born before 1956 should certainly check this one out. | |
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| The Male Biological Clock: The Startling News About Aging, Sexuality, and Fertility in Men - by Harry Fisch, M.D. with Stephen Braun |
| Publisher: Free Press |
| Pub Date: 01/01/2005 |
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| ISBN: 0743259912 |
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Newsflash: Everyone knows women pass an optimum child-bearing age, but men face a similar problem according to Dr. Harry Fisch. He argues that men have age-related fertility issues as relevant as those of women. This guide educates men on how to counter their biological clock, discusses the links between older fathers and birth defects, and examines the controversy regarding male menopause. If you're part of a couple having trouble conceiving, this book includes information on how to deal with male fertility issues. | |
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| Dr. Peter Scardino's Prostate Book: The Complete Guide to Overcoming Prostate Cancer, Prostatitis, and BPH - by Peter T. Scardino, M.D. and Judith Kelman |
| Publisher: Avery |
| Pub Date: 04/01/2005 |
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| ISBN: 1583332200 |
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Dr. Peter Scardino, a urologist at Manhattan's Memorial Sloan-Kettering Center, offers a unified look at the prostate and what we know about it. He provides information about the way the prostate works, common problems such as prostatitis and enlarged prostate, and an entire section devoted to prostate cancer. He counsels readers on how to prevent disease, become informed about the range of available treatments, and preserve sexual intimacy. Booklist says the book is "comprehensive and authoritative." | |
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| From Boys to Men: A Woman's Guide to the Health of Husbands, Partners, Sons, Fathers, and Brothers - by Emily Senay and Rob Waters |
| Publisher: Scribner |
| Pub Date: 04/01/2004 |
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| ISBN: 0743225945 |
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If you're a mother, wife, or daughter reading this list, here's the book for you! Women who want to help those people in their lives with Y-chromosomes or who just want to understand the health of their male beloveds better can use this book in a variety of ways: to learn how to keep their sons healthy, prevent major causes of disease in their husbands, and deal with their aging fathers' health problems. The authors, a CBS News medical correspondent and a former health editor, have written a book that is both a pleasure to read and informative. | |
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| The Harvard Medical School Guide to Men's Health: Lessons from the Harvard Men's Health Studies - by Harvey B. Simon, M.D. |
| Publisher: Simon and Schuster |
| Pub Date: 03/01/2004 |
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| ISBN: 0684871823 |
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First published in 2002, this authoritative and practical guide to male health outlines a comprehensive program for health maintenance that involves diet, exercise, aspirin, and other elements. The author, a Harvard professor and founding editor of the Harvard Men's Health Watch newsletter, gathered information from three studies involving almost 100,000 men and presents the results in an accessible format. Library Journal calls this a "standout among a slew of similar titles" and Publishers Weekly says it is "required reading." | |
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