Books

Bostwich, David G. American Cancer Society’s Complete Guide to Prostate Cancer. Atlanta: American Cancer Society, 2005. 616.99463 A512
A well-documented guide to all aspects of prostate health and prostate cancer. Detailed references are given for each chapter for further information and verification. Further resources and glossary are included.

Braverman, Eric R. The Edge Effect: Achieve Total Health and Longevity with the Balanced Brain Advantage. NY: Sterling Publishing, 2004. 613 B826e
How to improve the brain-body connection with understanding brain function, diet, supplements, memory exercise, and physical exercise.

Diamond, Jed. The Irritable Male Syndrome: Managing the 4 Key Causes of Depression and Aggression. Emmaus, PA: Rodale Press, 2004. 616.8527 D537i
Psychotherapist Diamond on how to contain irritable male syndrome to avoid the anger, violence, or depression that could result.

Kirsch, David. The Ultimate New York Body Plan. NY: McGraw-Hill, 2005. 613.7 K61u
For physical fitness, a 14-day nutrition and exercise plan with low-fat and low-carbohydrate diets and recipes.

National Research Council. Committee on Assessing the Need for Clinical Trials of Testosterone Replacement Therapy. Testosterone and Aging. Washington, DC: National Academies Press, 2004. 612.68 T345
Reports the conclusions and recommendations of a 12-month study and clinical trials concerning the benefits and adverse effects of testosterone therapy in older men.

Scardino, Peter T. Dr. Peter Scardino’s Prostate Book. NY: Penguin Group, 2005. 616.65 S285d
This well-illustrated guide gives in-depth information on all aspects of prostate health and prostate cancer, treatment, surgery, side effects, and drugs. Extensive references for each chapter are given, as well as a glossary and further resources.

Zinczenko, David. The Abs Diet: the Six-Week Plan to Flatten Your Stomach and Keep You Lean for Life. Atlanta Ga: Rodale Press, 2004.
Features a healthy eating plan, combined with a physical workout plan, to achieve increased metabolic rate. Includes nutritional values of common foods.

Magazine Articles via Ebsco Host

Campbell, Adam. “The Aristocracy of Cardio” Men’s Health (Rodale Inc.) Oct. 2005: 176-181. MasterFile Premier. Ebsco Host. Ferguson Lib., Stamford. Oct. 2005.
Focuses on the benefits of cardiovascular exercises for mental performance.

“Staying Healthy in Your Car: Coping with Illness and Age.” Harvard Men’s Health Watch Sept. 2005:1-4. MasterFile Premier. Ebsco Host. Ferguson Lib., Stamford. Oct. 2005.
How to prevent motor vehicle accidents while coping with arthritis, heart disease, hearing loss, visual impairment, and the effects of surgery.

Wang, Xiaoju. “Autoantibody Signatures in Prostate Cancer.” New England Journal of Medicine 9/22/2005: 1224-1235. MasterFile Premier. Ebsco Host. Ferguson Lib., Stamford. Oct. 2005.
Autoantibodies against peptides derived from prostate cancer tissue could be used as the basis for a screening test for prostate cancer.

Internet Sources

Men’s Health
Under Men’s Health, helpful information including a list of recommended screening tests for men ages 18 to 65+. From Harvard Medical School’s Consumer Health Information.

Men’s Health Topics
From the National Institutes of Health, an extensive resource for men’s health topics, including specific conditions, overviews, diagnosis/symptoms, and treatment.

Safe Medication
From the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, detailed information on over 800 medications, including side effects.