Author: Patricia Skalka
Publisher: Random House (NY)
ISBN:
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 314
Book Description
Abstract: An up-to-date authoritative reference book covers a broad range of health-care topics for the over 50 segment of the population. Topics include health and vitality; reducing illness and disease; coping with daily physical problems; personal growth; myths of the "mid-life crisis"; stress and strain prevention; basic information on the female menopause and on the male climacteric; family involvement; widow- and widower-hood; sexual activity; exercise and sports; nutrition and weight loss guidelines; cosmetic surgery; health spas; career change; and retirement. A synopsis of health promoting factors for mid-life is appended. (wz).