AARP (American Association of Retired Persons), 5, 98, 106, 194, 306, 425, 459
abdomen: colostomy and, 406–7
size of, 33, 147–48. See also belly
abdominal obesity, 80, 221, 385, 405
metabolic syndrome and, 211
accidents: drug misuse and, 180
end-of-life-care and, 469
posttraumatic stress and, 87
sleep deprivation and, 122
ACE inhibitors, 228–29
acetaminophen: alcohol and, 172
hearing loss and, 373
acid reflux, 386
osteoporosis and, 323
activity: aerobic, 17
anaerobic, 21
angina and, 223
meaningful and enjoyable, 61–63, 64, 91–92, 96, 167, 243, 450
recommended level of, 15–18, 275–76, 331
sleep and, 131–32
spiritual, 161, 163. See also exercise; physical activity; sexual activity
acupressure, 198
acupuncture, 84, 188, 199, 201–3, 312, 332, 390
adaptability, 50–52, 56, 58, 59, 70, 94
brain and, 51
psychological loss and, 61, 69–71
sexual aging and, 426
stress and, 76–77
vision loss and, 367. See also resilience
addiction, 175–76
tobacco, 383. See also alcoholism, treatment for
adrenal glands, 77
adrenaline, 78
adrenocorticotropin (ACTH), 77
advance directives, 463, 465–70
aerobic activity, 17
vs. anaerobic, 21
benefits of, 20, 72, 131, 244, 276–77, 327
affair, sexual. See sexual relations, nonexclusive
ageism, 4–6, 419, 421, 425, 429–30
age-related macular degeneration (AMD), 362–64
prevention of, 190, 359–60, 369
treatment for, 178
aging, intrinsic (or chronologic), 7, 10, 12, 15, 45
AIDS, 309
experimental treatments for, 179
sexual intimacy and, 428–29. See also safer sex
cognition and, 253–54
dependence on, 173–74
health benefits of, 170
health risks of, 48, 171–72, 173, 211, 222, 244, 323, 361, 381 (see also belly; erectile problems; sleep apnea, obstructive); insomnia and, 124–25
light and moderate use of, 169–70
medications and, 172, 177, 183
nutrition and, 45
alcohol abuse, 174–75
comorbidities and, 67, 178, 302, 323–24, 381
screening tests for, 185–86
alcoholism, treatment for, 182–83, 183–85
medication side effects, 125, 253, 339, 340, 361
alopecia, androgenic, 135. See also male pattern hair loss
alopecia areata, 137
Alzheimer’s disease, 249–50, 255–57, 259–63
fear of, 242
wives with, 103–4
anal cancer, 407–8
androgens, 135, 292. See also testosterone
anesthesia, 149, 294, 295, 298, 395
aneurysm, 237–38
anger: causes of, 60, 85, 272, 368, 379
dealing with, 160, 206, 272, 391, 452
and depression, 62–63
and distress, 82
as grouchiness, 61
health risks of, 215
atherosclerosis and, 225–26
bradyarrhythmia and, 230
exercise and, 235
heart medication and, 229, 429
angioplasty, 234
angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE), 228
angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs), 228–29
anorexia, 47–48
antibacterial agents, 339, 343
antibiotics: antifungal, 145
cellulitis and, 145
interaction with ED medication, 429
prostatitis and, 289–90
psoriasis and, 14
STIs and, 307–9
interaction with other medication, 178, 195
side effects of, 253, 302, 329, 339, 361
antioxidants: in berries, 219
in caffeine, 42
cancer and, 37
vs. free radicals, 190
melatonin and 120
in red wine, 43
vitamin E and, 47
anxiety, 84–85
back pain and, 315
vs. burnout, 83
causes of, 52–53, 59–60, 131, 195, 376, 476
chronic stress and, 83
distress and, 73–74
memory and, 244
retirement and, 440
substance abuse and, 178
treatment of, 85–86, 182, 193, 240. See also white coat syndrome
stress and, 82
treatment of, 86
aromatherapy, 332
arrhythmia, 8, 214, 218, 228, 230–32
arteriosclerosis, 224
artery, clogged, 30, 219, 224–25. See also atherosclerosis
arthritis, 326–27
anti-inflammatory medication for, 146, 180
big toe stiffness and, 152
calcium and, 45
depression and, 178
insomnia and, 124
omega-3s and, 192
treatment of, 193, 198, 202, 328–29, 332. See also osteoarthritis
arthroplasty (joint surgery), 328
assisted living residences, 460, 473, 475
atherosclerosis, 214, 224–27, 249
aneurysm and, 237
diabetes and, 279
prevention of, 226
stress and, 77
treatment of, 226
athlete’s foot, 144
athletic injuries. See sports injuries
autoimmune disorders, 137, 145, 270, 326
Avodart, 137–38
Ayurvedic medicine, 205–6
baby boomers, 3, 68, 106, 111, 176, 334, 341, 376
acupuncture and, 202
chiropractic care and, 198–99, 315
heart attack and, 233
Levitra and, 304
osteoporosis and, 323
prostatitis and, 290
stress and, 81
bacteria: beneficial, 189, 343
cellulitis and, 145
foot odor and, 154
immune system and, 80
oral health and, 336–37, 339, 343, 344. See also plaque, dental
baldness, 135–36
treatment for, 137–39
Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging, 372
basal cell cancer, 393–94
B-cells, 80
beans: and calcium, 45
and folic acid, 140
and unsaturated fats, 31
Benadryl, 253
benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), 287, 290–92
ED and, 429
homeopathic remedies for, 204–5
symptom index, 293
treatment for, 292–95
benzodiazepines, 182–83
bereavement, 67, 93. See also grief
beta (ß) cells, 268, 270–71, 273
beta blockers, 229
Bifidobacteria, 189
biopsies, 386, 390, 395, 398, 410
biotin (vitamin B7), 45
bipolar disorder, 67–68
bisexuals, concerns of, 385, 407–8, 428–29
bladder, 204, 286, 287–88, 291
kidney stone and, 296–97
prostatectomy and, 400–401. See also incontinence, urinary and bowel
tobacco and, 383
treatment for, 190
blindness, night, 44
blisters: on foot, 150–51
herpes and, 308–9
shingles and, 146–47
blood-alcohol level, 170–71, 172, 254
blood cells, white (lymphocytes), 80, 225, 245, 290, 411
blood chemistry, 16, 39–40, 44, 80–81, 126, 194–95, 218–20, 225, 228, 229, 246, 267–68, 275, 325, 397–98
tobacco and, 245
anxiety and, 84
stress and, 79–80
tobacco and, 210, 227, 384. See also high blood pressure; hypertension
blood tests, 8, 222, 232, 274–75, 310
blood vessels, 23, 80, 149, 212–13, 225, 281, 301
ACE inhibitors and, 228–29
catheterization and, 234
diabetes and, 279
ED and, 429
heart attack and, 232
root canal and, 349
stroke and, 235–36
body image, 25, 55, 134, 335, 425
body language, 420
body mass index (BMI), 33, 272, 284
bones, 142, 192, 313–15, 319–20
density test and, 320
mouth and, 281, 335, 346–47, 352
physical activity and, 12, 13, 16
spurs, 321–22
BPH. See benign prostatic hyperplasia
braces, dental, 354
brain activity, 117–18, 121, 160
endocrine system and, 78
sleep and, 117–18
spirituality and, 160. See also memory
brain health, 12, 13, 64, 192, 243–46, 265
aging and, 241–42
myths about, 246–48
brain tumors, 257
breakfast club, 91, 96, 253, 455
breast cancer, 408–9, 292, 382
breath: bad, 214, 335, 336–37, 342–44
shortness of, 22, 81, 216, 233, 239–40, 271, 404
mechanical, 468–69
relaxation and, 86, 91, 164, 200–201
sleep-disordered, 122, 123, 126–27, 340
bridges, dental, 350–51
bronchodilators, 179
bunions, 151
causes of, 317–18
bypass surgery, 224
BPH and, 295
down side of, 341
insomnia and, 125
sleep and, 131
CAGE questionnaire, 185
calcitonin, 325–26
calcium, 44–45, 47, 191, 324, 332, 338
atherosclerosis and, 225
cigarette smoking and, 324
kidney stones and, 296–97
calcium channel blockers, 229
calluses, on feet, 151
energy intake and, 15
foods and, 29–30, 33, 34–39, 148
memory loss and, 245
physical activity and, 15–16, 142, 148, 220
cancer, 210, 379–82, 386–87, 390–93
living with, 412–13
preventive behaviors, 37, 42, 43, 47, 120, 190, 383–86
prognosis of, 390
spirituality and, 155
stress and, 79–80
symptoms, 386–87
treatment for, 136–37, 178–79, 190, 387–90. See also specific types of cancer
carbidopa, 264
dental health and, 339
diabetes and, 267, 271, 272, 275–76
sources of, 43
cardiologists, 213, 224, 229, 232
cardiovascular disease (CVD), 13, 211, 214, 224
depression and, 62
diabetes and, 279
diagnosis of, 222–24
erectile dysfunction and, 283, 429
family history and, 215
minimizing risks of, 220–22
risks of, 214–20
stress and, 72
types of, 224–32
vitamin D and, 221
cardiovascular reactivity, 80
cardiovascular system, 80, 211, 239
career changes, 3, 75, 368, 435, 438–39
caregiving, 445–61
minimizing risks of, 336, 338, 339
cellulitis, 145
cereals: as good nutrition, 26, 218, 359, 389
change, 69–70
cheese, good nutrition and, 30, 31, 41, 338, 389
chemical peels, 144
chemotherapy, 136–37, 388–89, 391, 395, 404, 410, 411
managing side effects of, 178–79
chest pain, 22, 76, 81, 209, 215, 223, 224, 231, 239. See also angina
chickenpox, 146
chin, double, 142
Chinese medicine, 140, 188, 197, 200–201
chiropractic care, 188, 197, 198–99, 315, 332
CVD and, 211, 217–18, 223, 235, 258
management of, 16, 26, 65, 120, 210, 221–22, 226
poor levels of, 81, 211, 215, 219, 275
chromium, 194
cilary muscle, 358
circadian clock/rhythm, 81, 116–17, 120, 122, 123, 125, 130–31, 132
circulatory system, 197, 212–13, 227
Clinoril, 180
clotting, blood, 80, 194, 228, 231, 236
cobalamin (vitamin B12), 45
cognitive functioning, 242
alcohol and, 254
MCI and, 256
medical problems and, 243, 246
colon, 405
colorectal cancer, 405–6
prevention of, 31
screening for, 8
treatment of, 406–7
colostomy, 406–7
communication: intimacy and, 418, 420–21
among men, 90
sex and, 310–11
complementary therapies, 164, 188–206
computerized tomography (CT), 237, 386, 390, 410
condoms: STDs or STIs and, 305–7, 407–8
confidence, 6, 53, 56, 133–34, 162, 425
caregiving and, 461
depression and, 61
retirement and, 435
stress and, 82, 89. See also body image; self-esteem
congestive heart failure (CHF), 214, 239–40
conjunctivitis, 204
constipation, 81, 229, 386, 410
continuing care communities, 460, 472–73
corns, on feet, 151
coronary arteries: angina and, 223, 229
blocked, 226
coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), 234
coronary heart disease (CAD), 214, 224, 226–27
corticotropin-releasing factor (CRF), 75
cortisol, 6, 65, 79, 80–81, 90–91, 245, 272
cosmetic dentistry, 352–54
CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure), 127
cramps, 316
medication and, 228
cytomegalovirus (CMV), 305
dairy products, 28, 29, 189, 359
anxiety about, 59
heart-related, 231–33
risk of, 62, 93, 171, 183, 209, 215–16, 220, 239, 267, 329, 383–84
stress and, 75, 176. See also funerals; widowerhood
decongestants, 361
deep breathing, and sleep, 116
apathy and, 66
nursing homes and, 257–58, 430
risk of, 64, 68, 244, 245. See also Alzheimer’s disease
dental care, 334, 336, 346–49. See also teeth; toothpaste
dental problems, 334–35, 339, 340–48
nutrition and, 337–38. See also crowns, dental; periodontal (gum) disease; root canals
depression, 48, 53–54, 61–65, 178, 253
prevention of, 13
risk of, 59, 67, 70, 283, 329, 368, 413, 447
treatment for, 66, 193, 202, 315
widowerhood and, 103. See also antidepressants
dermabrasion, 114
diabetes, 266–71, 284–85, 266–67
complications of, 279–84, 302, 340, 365, 428–29
heart disease and, 211, 219, 279
management of, 272–77
and metabolic syndrome, 80–81
prevention of, 12–13, 32–33, 80, 170, 221
and retinopathy, 280–81, 362, 365
screening for, 8
treatment of, 277–78
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), 64, 87, 117
dialysis, 282
cancer therapies and, 388, 400
treatment of, 190
digestive disturbances, 62, 81, 82, 180, 262
diuretics, 146
complications with, 272, 297, 339, 340, 361, 373
hypertension and, 228
divorce, 55–56, 75, 100, 101–3, 105, 108, 176
DNI (do not intubate), 469
DNR (do not resuscitate), 469
double chin, 142
driving: alcohol and, 171, 172
dementia and, 261
sleep and, 129
drug abuse. See substance abuse
dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry, 320
durable power of attorney, 467, 479
dutasteride, for baldness, 137–38
dysthymia, 66
anatomy of, 372–73
hair in, 141
ringing in, 371. See also hearing
eating behavior and habits, 32–35, 49, 337–38
weight loss and, 17
echocardiogram, 223
economic recessions, 3, 434–37
eczema, 145
ego, 70–71
ejaculation, 288, 289, 301, 305, 308, 311
electrocardiogram (EKG), 8, 222–23, 230
electroencephalogram (EEG), 118
embarrassment, 264, 327, 368, 427
emotional closeness and intimacy, 97, 104, 402, 419, 431, 451
emotions, 24, 50, 60–61, 63, 81–82, 97, 104, 162–63, 379, 427
sexual intimacy and, 422–23
empty nest, 422–23
endocrine system, 78
energy medicine, 199–203
epididymitis, 308
Epworth Sleepiness Scale, 129
erectile dysfunction (ED), 301–4
alcohol risks of, 171
baldness treatment and, 138
health problems and, 226, 269, 282–83, 302
testosterone therapy and, 58
treatment for, 193, 195, 304, 402
erectile problems, 58, 299, 302
BPH and, 429
prostate and, 288
prostate cancer and, 399, 401–2
erection, 6, 298, 300–301, 426
ED medication and, 282, 402, 429
estate planning, 463
arthritis and, 327
atherosclerosis and, 226
erectile health and, 304
guidelines for, 18–20
heart and, 211, 220–22, 232–35
hypertension and, 228
injuries and, 317
nutrition and, 26
options for, 20–22
Parkinson’s disease and, 264
precautions and, 22–23
stress and, 85–86. See also physical activity
exercise (stress) EKG, 222, 235
existential challenge, 390
existential home, 93
extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy (ESWL), 297
eyes, 23, 116–17, 143, 358–62, 369
diet and, 359
eyesight, 111, 247, 268, 275, 279. See also vision loss and blindness
aging of, 55, 134, 139, 142, 143–44
Parkinson’s and, 264
skin cancer and, 393
fascia, 142
fatigue: minimizing, 11
muscle, 22–23
symptoms of, 62, 73, 81, 145, 178, 230–31, 269, 386
fats: healthy weight and, 38, 44
fear: of aging and being old, 5, 54, 69, 242, 434, 439
anxiety vs., 84
ED and, 52
masculinity and, 76
memory loss and, 251
spirituality and, 156
fiber, 31 50s, the, 72, 109, 136, 215, 222
finasteride: for baldness, 137–38
for BPH, 292
fish, fat content of, 39
fitness, 17
flossing, 5, 335, 336–37, 339, 354
forgetfulness, 242–43, 251, 255
forgiveness, 160
fountain of youth, 4, 7, 9, 119
fractures: risk of, 320, 323–24, 329
Framingham Heart Study, 360
free radicals, 190
friendship, 55, 94–97, 417, 444
fructose, 29
fruit, 41
healthy diet and, 28, 29, 31–32, 37, 38, 209, 384
functional imaging studies, 51, 199, 223, 262, 300, 390
Functional Vision Screening Questionnaire, 369–70
funerals, 470–72
fungal skin infection, 144
gastroenterologists, 406
gastrointestinal problems, medication-induced, 180, 262
gay men, 109–11
health and care issues of, 110, 385, 430
generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), 67, 84
genetics, 381
as risk factor, 135–36, 140, 141, 264, 323, 344
genital warts, 307
genitourinary (GU) tract, 286
gerotranscendence, 155
gingivitis, 345
ginkgo, 193–95
ginseng, 193–95
glasses. See eyeglasses; sunglasses
diabetes and, 267–69, 270, 274–75
gonorrhea, 308
gout, 327–28
gravies, meat, 327
support groups for, 95
unhealthy management of, 178. See also bereavement
gums: disease of, 345–47
receding, 344–45
stroke and, 335
diet and, 30–31
graying, 139–41
transplantation of, 138
hamstring muscle, 317
circulatory impairment in, 266
energy healing, 200
reflexology and, 197
happiness. See forgiveness; friendship; volunteering
HDL (high-density lipoprotein) level, 219, 221, 246, 285
headaches, 32, 79, 81–85, 178, 228–29, 236, 246, 271, 304
health care proxy, 465–66, 479. See also durable power of attorney
health insurance, 20, 76, 110–11, 188, 333, 345, 433, 436, 439, 472, 478
Medicare and, 475–76
hearing aids, 374–76
Hearing Handicap Inventory for the Elderly—Screening Version (HHIE-S), 377–78
heart, 212–13
heart attack. See myocardial infarction
heart disease. See cardiovascular disease
heart rate / heartbeat, 80, 213, 235
arrhythmia and, 230–31
stress and, 78–80, 84, 88, 118, 228
heel pain, 152–53 Helicobacter pylori, 80
hemianopia, 365
hepatitis B, 307–8
herbal and green tea, 125, 189, 194
precautions about, 172, 196, 292, 342
hGH (human growth hormone), 118, 119–20
high blood pressure, 213
diet and, 31
screening for, 8
sleep disorders and, 127, 131. See also hypertension
high-density lipoproteins (HDL), 16, 81, 219, 275
HIV, 309
experimental treatments for, 179
sexual intimacy and, 428–29. See also safer sex
home health care, 454, 473–74, 475
stress, 77, 79, 108, 111, 137, 140, 245, 250. See also androgens; calcitonin; cortisol; dihydrotestosterone; dopamine; endorphins; epinephrine; hGH; insulin; melatonin; testosterone
hostility, 215
HPV (human papillomavirus), 305, 307, 355, 407–8, 428
hyperglycemia, 219, 267, 271, 279, 285
hypertension, 214, 218, 227–29, 285
complications of, 217, 236, 239, 256, 258, 297, 302
diabetes and, 279
treatment for, 200–201, 226, 228–29. See also high blood pressure
hytrin, for BPH, 292
ibuprofen: memory and, 253
for pain, 25, 152, 153, 314, 318, 326, 327, 347
imaging, 51, 160, 199, 223–24, 234, 237, 262, 297, 300, 321, 386, 390
depression and, 63–64
sleep and, 118–19
social health and, 109
vitamins and minerals and, 46, 195
immunizations, 203
hair, 138
impotence, 298–99, 304, 402, 431. See also erectile dysfunction
incontinence, urinary and bowel, 401
neuropathy and, 279
prostatectomy and, 295, 400–401
indigestion, 81, 223, 304, 386
infection, bacterial, 280, 386
prostatitis and, 289–90
STIs and, 305, 307, 308, 309. See also tooth decay
inflammation, 23–24, 80, 146, 152–53, 237, 289–90, 317, 326, 327, 411
treatment for, 23, 146, 152, 153, 192, 314, 326, 327
inherited health conditions, 108, 464
insomnia, 124–25
stress and, 82
treatment for, 130, 131, 198, 202
insulin, 81, 83, 219, 267, 272
diabetes and, 267–78
resistance to, 211, 217, 219, 270, 272, 273, 276
interconnectedness, 156–58, 167, 205
International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5), 301, 303
Internet, 53, 247, 392, 428, 448
dating and, 106
intestinal problems, 62, 180, 262
intimacy, 55, 298, 417–19, 421–22, 427, 431
adult development and, 53–54, 421–22
gender and, 419–20
emotional and relational, 94, 95, 106, 427
physical and sexual, 58, 106, 299, 304, 310–11, 402, 423–25, 428
ischemic heart disease, 14. See also coronary heart disease
jock itch, 144
jogging/running, 12, 16, 17, 18, 19, 23
joints, 11, 152, 313, 314, 319, 322
physical activity and, 11, 13, 20, 330
treatment for problems with, 146, 198, 326, 328–29. See also arthritis; gout; inflammation: treatment for
calcium and, 338
sodium and, 32
kidney cancer, 379, 383, 385, 411–12
kidney disease, 281–82
as cause of ED, 302
cardiovascular complications and, 240
kidney stones, 296–98
kinesiology, 312
laser therapy and surgery, 144, 149, 292, 294, 298, 307, 346, 365, 395
LDL (low density lipoproteins) level, 219, 221, 225–26, 246, 275
cognitive exercise and, 244
and dementia, 243
stress and, 79
atherosclerosis and, 279
skin disorders on, 145
sleep disorders and, 123
stroke and, 236
vein graft and, 234. See also restless leg syndrome
leisure time, 14, 101, 433, 444
levodopa, 264
Lewy body dementia, 257
life expectancy, 6, 98, 220, 412
life span, 6, 24, 115, 137, 257, 259, 316, 360, 379, 435, 445
light therapy, 138
liver, 218, 219, 277, 284, 405
and alcohol, 170
living wills, 111, 457, 463, 466, 467–70
loneliness, 60, 66–67, 102, 109, 391, 430, 441–42
prevention of, 92, 97, 104, 106, 253
long-term care insurance, 473, 476–77, 480
low-fat diet, 28, 31, 33, 304, 338
cancer of, 335, 379, 380, 383, 387, 392, 403–5, 413
lymphoma, 411–12
macular degeneration, age-related (AMD), 362–64
prevention of, 190, 359–60, 369
treatment for, 178
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), 199, 223, 262, 300
male pattern hair loss, 135–36
marriage, 55–56, 94, 101–2, 106, 420, 421
masculine consciousness, 74
masculine ideologies and expectations, 7, 10, 52–53, 61–62, 74, 93–94, 96, 104, 215–16, 222, 240, 298, 413, 441
aging and, 96, 99, 419–20, 439–40
bodies and, 133, 134, 135, 216, 402
widowerhood and, 104
masculinities practices, 7, 27, 59, 62, 69, 90, 96, 99, 104, 109–10, 133, 162–63, 216, 262, 263, 403, 413, 433, 438
massage therapy, 84, 188, 198, 199–200
back pain and, 315
cancer and, 390
end-of-life care and, 478
mastectomy, 408
Medicaid, 457, 458, 465, 472, 476, 480
Medicare, 334, 432, 436, 475–76
medications: antifungal, 145, 154
anti-viral, 146
Ayurvedic, 206
BHP, 292
cardiovascular, 215, 226, 228–29, 231, 234, 236, 282
diabetes, 277–78
hair loss, 137–38
herbal, 193–94
memory loss and, 243, 250, 252–54
misuse of, 172, 177, 179–80, 451–52
osteoporosis, 325–26
Parkinson’s disease, 264
psychotropic, 68, 69, 86, 182–83
safety of, 66, 169, 172, 180–81, 193–94, 194, 252, 329
side effects of, 47–48, 65, 125, 145–46, 262, 297, 302, 329, 340, 342, 361, 373–74, 429
sleep, 130. See also aspirin; ibuprofen
yoga and, 86
causes of loss of, 244, 245–46, 252–54
changes in, living with, 251–52
consolidation of, 119
misconceptions about, 246–48
stress and, 80–81. See also Alzheimer’s disease; dementia; forgetfulness; mild cognitive impairment
memory box, 71
mental disorders of late life, 50, 61–69. See also depression
mental health: alcohol use and, 173
physical activity and, 12–13
spirituality and, 161–62
meridians, 199
metabolic syndrome, 80, 109, 211, 272
metabolism, 11, 15, 20, 33, 134, 219
anorexia and, 48
B12 deficiency and, 257
cardiovascular medication and, 228
depression and, 64
diabetes and, 267–68
glucose, 279
hot sauce and, 31
stress and, 80
mild cognitive impairment (MCI), 254–56
in bones, 320
Minoxidil, for baldness, 137
muscles, 313
aging and, 10, 20, 51–52, 147, 148–50, 217, 319
falls and, 330
fatigue in, 22–23
physical activity and, 12, 16, 20–22
resistance training for, 23, 25, 327
sleep and, 118
smooth, 229, 233, 292, 300–301
strengthening, 17
vitamin D and, 47. See also cramps
musculoskeletal system, 313–14
myocardial infarction (MI), 232
angina and, 223
recovery from, 235
symptoms of, 232–33
treatment for, 233–34
myoplasticity, 51
narcolepsy, 128
nervous system, autonomic, 77, 164, 229
nervous system, central: alcohol and, 183
chiropractic therapy and, 198
STDs and, 308
neuroendocrine system, 77–78
neurons, 51, 116, 246–47, 249, 264
neuropathy, 173, 267, 279–80, 285
neuroplasticity, 51
neurotransmitters, 25, 86, 117, 241, 247, 254, 259, 315
niacin (vitamin B3), 45
noise and hearing, 371, 373, 374
sleep and, 122
noradrenaline, 79
norepinephrine, 79–80, 86, 315
NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), 146, 326. See also aspirin; ibuprofen
nursing homes, 68, 257–58, 367, 429–30, 460, 465, 473–75, 478
nutrition facts labels, 39–40, 276
obesity, 285
abdominal, 80, 147, 211, 221, 385, 405
cataracts and, 361
ED and, 302
heart health and, 211
prostate and, 286
sleep and, 131. See also overweight
odor: breath, 342–43
opiate-type medications, 183
oral irrigator (water pick), 386
prostatectomy and, 401–2
women’s, 423
osteoarthritis, 25, 321, 326–27
osteoporosis, 322–26
over-the-counter medications, 125, 130, 151, 314, 361
precautions about, 47–48, 172, 253, 329, 340. See also aspirin; ibuprofen; NSAIDs
overweight, 15, 17, 32, 32–33, 47, 147–48, 221
arthritis and, 326
cancer and, 385
diabetes and, 272
kidney stones and, 298
OSA and, 126
varicose veins and, 149–50
pacemakers: artificial, 230, 231
pain, chest, 22, 76, 81, 209, 215, 224, 231, 232, 239. See also angina
pain, chronic, 332
treatments for, 179, 183, 315, 332
pain, pelvic, 289–90
insulin and, 267, 268, 270, 275
meals and, 276
pantothenic acid (vitamin B5), 45
parathyroid hormone, 325
Parkinson’s disease (PD), 64, 263–64
wives with, 103–4
Parkinson’s disease dementia (PDD), 250, 257, 263
sexual arousal and, 300–301. See also erectile dysfunction; erection
periodic limb movement disorder, 127
periodontal (gum) disease, 335, 345–47
bad breath and, 342–43
cardiovascular risk and, 214, 335
periodontitis, 345
phobias, 67
physical activity, 10–25
Achilles tendonitis and, 153
diabetes and, 277
endorphins and, 25
falls and, 330
minor injuries and, 22–24
physical exams, regular, 8, 210, 272, 309, 380, 397
physical therapy, 264, 328–29, 332
physicians, 22, 86, 89, 127, 146, 153, 179, 193, 194, 233, 253, 274–75, 290, 296, 310, 340, 342, 377, 385–86, 391, 395, 402, 408, 426, 429
masculinities and, 59, 63, 216, 394
plantar fascia, 152
plaque, dental, 220, 336, 339–40, 346, 353
platelets, 232
polyps, colon, 382
positron emission tomography (PET), 262, 390
posttraumatic stress and PTSD, 67, 82, 86–89, 130, 243
presbycusis, 372
presbyopia, 358
probiotics, 189–90
prognosis: cancer, 390
heart failure, 240
Propecia, for baldness, 137
Proscar, for benign prostatic hyperplasia, 292
prostate, 287–88, 289–90, 291, 399; See also benign prostatic hyperplasia
prostate cancer, 287, 379, 396–99
diagnosis of, 397–99
risk of, 382
treatment for, 400–402
treatment side effects, 400, 401
watchful waiting, 400
prostatectomy, 400–402
prostate exam, 288–89
prostate-specific antigen (PSA), 396–99
prostatitis, 289–90
protein: 26
cancer and, 389
healthy weight and, 38, 41, 43
psoriasis, 145–46
psychological development, 53–55
psychotherapy, 64, 69, 89, 185
purines, and gout, 327
pyridoxine (vitamin B6), 45
quadriceps, 324
quality of life, 54, 58–59, 60, 81, 151, 240
chronic illness and, 169, 227 262, 264, 269, 282, 289, 291, 318, 327, 346, 356, 368, 379, 390, 410
palliative care and, 477–78
sexual intimacy and, 106, 306, 417
sleep and, 129
spirituality and, 155
radiation therapy, 388, 400, 404, 410, 411
side effects of, 340, 355, 396, 402
radionuclide imaging, 223, 224
rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, 118–19, 127
receding hairline, 135–37. See also baldness
recommended daily fat calories, 30
recommended dietary allowance (RDA), 43, 46
rectal cancer. See colorectal cancer
rectal examination, digital, 8, 288–89
rehabilitation, 235, 237, 316, 318, 328, 366–67, 377
Reiki, 200
relaxation, 74
cancer care and, 390
exercise and methods of, 86, 167, 198, 200–202
heart health and, 240
stress management and, 246
religion, 90, 111, 156–57, 163, 167, 471
REM sleep behavioral disorder (BD), 127
resilience, 3, 56, 57, 60, 74, 90, 104, 109–10, 134, 412
resistance training: arthritis and, 327
benefits of, 25
respiratory diseases, 173, 210
restless leg syndrome, 127
rheumatoid arthritis, 190, 326
riboflavin (vitamin B2), 45
risk: lifetime, 382–83
relative, 383
Rogaine, for baldness, 137–38
sacredness, 158–59
safer sex, 310–11
sage-ing, 166
salicylic acid, for calluses, 151
salt: deli meats and, 36
healthy diet and, 28, 31, 191, 359, 384
heart health and, 209, 211, 218, 228, 282
snack food and, 39
taste problems and, 341–42
sarcopenia, 10
saturated fats: healthy diet and, 28, 221, 269
nutrition labels and, 39–40
unhealthy choices, 30–31, 36, 221, 359
sauces, fat content of, 38
saw palmetto, 193
schizophrenia, 68
sclerotherapy, 149
second opinions, 319, 388, 398, 411
sedentary lifestyle, 10–11, 13–14, 15–16
risks of, 142, 218, 240, 323, 396–97, 429
self-esteem, 25, 27, 53, 56, 57–58, 59, 94, 133, 302, 346, 352, 368. See also body image
semen, 288, 305, 308, 310, 311
sexless marriage, 306
sexual activity, 106, 290, 299, 309, 310–11, 422, 424–26
sexual health, 286, 298–99, 302, 426
smoking and, 302–4. See also erectile dysfunction; erectile problems
sexual intercourse, 298, 402, 424–25, 426
erection troubles and, 301, 303
STIs and, 305, 307, 309, 310–11
sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and infections (STIs), 305–10
prevention of, 310–11
sexual problems, 75, 292. See also erectile problems
sexual relations, nonexclusive, 67, 305–7, 418, 427
shingles, 146–47
Short Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test (S-MAST), 186
single photon emission computer tomography (SPECT), 160–61 60s, the, 75, 103, 215, 433
skin, 13, 31–32, 120, 143–44. See also wrinkles
protection against, 385
treatment for, 395–96
skin problems, 143, 146, 268, 278, 307, 308, 400. See also age spots; athlete’s foot; bunions; calluses; cellulitis; eczema; fungal nails; shingles
sleep apnea, obstructive, 116, 126–27
sleep cycles and stages, 116–19, 128
sleep disorders, 123
effects of, 59, 262–63, 245, 252, 340. See also insomnia; narcolepsy; periodic limb movement disorder; restless leg syndrome; sleep apnea
sleep disturbances and deprivation, 83, 115, 122, 128–29, 269
management of, 130–31
smoking: arthritis and, 326
cancer and, 380, 381, 383, 403–4, 409, 411
CVD and, 149, 211, 220, 227, 234, 235, 237, 258
dementia and, 245
facial appearance and, 142, 144
free radicals and, 190
osteoporosis and, 323–24
quitting and withdrawal, 384–85
taste and, 342
management of, 341
social health, 92–93
social networks and support, 14, 57, 89–91, 93–94, 100, 106, 111, 327, 458
retirement and, 439
uncoupling and, 102
widowerhood and, 104
Social Readjustment Rating Scale, 75
socioeconomic status, and social gradient, 76, 216–17, 283, 376
sodium: recommended daily intake, 31
sources of, 32, 36–37, 39. See also salt
osteoporosis and, 323–24
mental health and, 161–62
physical health and, 155
practices of, 160–61, 163–64, 166
religion and, 161–62
self and, 155–57, 159. See also interconnectedness; meditation; religion
sports drinks, and sugar, 32, 276
sports injuries, 22–24, 146, 316–17
diagnosis of, 318
treatment of, 318–19, 328. See also bursitis; tendonitis
SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors), 86
stenosis, aortic, 239
St. John’s wort, 193–94
stomach, 34, 47, 170, 282, 339, 405
cancer risk and, 384–85
lean protein and, 30
strength training, 21–22, 132, 330
buffers to, 17–18, 89–90, 92, 108, 111, 156
causes of, 55–56, 75, 102–3, 124, 216–17, 302, 332, 390
harmful coping strategies for, 7, 33–34, 35, 59, 62, 177
health and, 56, 76–81, 211, 228, 241, 245–46, 250, 272, 292
mental health and, 81–82
management of, 20–21, 85–86, 90–91, 197–203, 206, 222, 425, 452
masculinities and, 74, 90, 216, 449
tolerance of, 79. See also anxiety; burnout; cortisol; posttraumatic stress and PTSD
stroke, 210, 214, 235–37, 238, 258
atherosclerosis and, 221
comorbidities of, 226, 227–28, 258, 365–66
effects of, 218
weight and, 221
substance abuse, 183–84
definition of, 172–77
early- and late-onset, 175–76
treatment of, 183–85
sunlight, 385
benefits of, 47, 338, risks of, 141–42, 143–44, 393, 411
sun protection factor (SPF), 394, 396
supplements, 190–93
antioxidant, 190
melatonin, 120
multivitamin, 45
syphilis, 309–10
Tai Chi, 86, 131, 199, 327, 332
tea, herbal and green, 125, 189, 194
diabetes and, 281
grinding of, 81
replacement of, 350–52
staining of, 336
whitening of, 352–53
tendonitis, 150, 153, 312, 317
tendons, 313
in feet, 150
in knee, 321
maintaining healthy, 330
tension: healthy, 73
testicles, 288
testosterone, 6, 11–12, 21, 53, 58, 150, 291
appetite and, 48
baldness and, 135
CVD and, 211
prostate and, 292
osteoporosis and, 323–24
replacement of, 4, 58, 195, 325
stress and, 75
thiamin (vitamin B1), 45
thinning hair, 135–37. See also baldness
thirst: and dehydration, 228
hyperglycemia and, 271
thymus gland, and immunities, 80
tiredness, 216, 227, 229, 244, 309. See also fatigue
tobacco, 282, 336, 355, 383, 411
ED and, 429. See also smoking
toenails, ingrown, 150–51, 152
toothbrushes, 335, 336–37, 345
tooth decay (cavities), 347–48
toothpaste, 334, 335, 337, 344, 352
transcendence, 158
trans fats, 28, 40–41, 209, 221
transient ischemic stroke, 236. See also stroke
transplant: hair, 137–38
kidney, 282
organ donation and, 470
transurethral microwave therapy, 292–94
transurethral needle ablation, 294–95
transurethral surgical therapies, 294, 295
tricyclics, 315
alcohol and, 222
screening for, 225
tumor-node-metastasis staging, 387
anal, 407
breast, 408
growth of, 386–87
lung, 404
prostate, 399–400
skin, 393–94
and suppressor gene BRAC2, 382
treatment of, 388–89, 395, 400
type A behavior pattern, 215
mouth, 355
stomach, 80
complications of, 124
ultrasound: for diagnosis, 223, 297
unemployment, 55, 174, 176, 392
unsaturated fats, 28, 30–31, 36
kidney stones and, 297
prostatitis and, 289
STIs and STDs and, 307–8
urinary burning: chlamydia and, 307
urinary incontinence, 279, 292, 400, 401, 402
urinary tract: and gonorrhea, 308
vaccine, shingles, 147
valve, heart, 212
disorder of, 238–39
varicose veins, 134–35, 148, 149
vegetables, 40
canned, 31
healthy diet and, 28, 29, 31–32, 37, 38, 209, 389
veins, 134–35, 148, 149, 212, 234
veneers, for teeth, 353–54
ventricular fibrillation, 231–32
viruses, 80, 83, 146, 305, 307, 342, 429. See also herpes; HIV; HPV; shingles
vision, 357–61
alcohol and, 170
disorders of, 361–65
self-testing, 363, 364. See also eyesight
vision loss and blindness: diabetes and, 267, 275, 279, 280–81, 365
heart disorders and, 237
shingles and, 146
stigma of, 366
visualization, as therapy, 86, 390
vitamin B1 (thiamin), 45
vitamin B2 (riboflavin), 45
vitamin B6 (pryidoxine), 45
vitamin B9 (folic acid), 45, 140, 195
vitamin B12, 26, 45, 84, 191, 252
vitamin D, 43, 47, 221, 323–34, 338, 385
vitamin K, 47
volunteering, 56–57, 90, 99, 111–12, 166, 244, 433, 439
waist circumference, and risk, 147
walking: benefits of, 10, 20–21, 327, 440
as calorie expenditure, 11, 13, 15–16, 17, 18–19, 277
safety and, 330
warts: anal, 407
genital, 307
watchful waiting: heart disorders and, 230
water: instead of snacking, 35
kidney stones and, 298
meals and, 33
for oral health, 336, 340–41. See also hydration
water pill, 228. See also diuretics
weight: healthy, 38
loss of, as symptom, 309–10, 386, 406, 410, 411
junk food and, 35
metabolism and, 80. See also overweight
weight reduction, gradual, 17, 27–28
diabetes and, 276
healthy lifestyle and, 11
physical activity and, 11, 15–16, 20. See also exercise
weight training/lifting, 12, 18, 20, 52, 276, 324. See also resistance training
white coat syndrome, 222
widowerhood, 60, 71, 95, 103–7, 109
wine: brain health and, 254
winter itch, 145
withdrawal symptoms: from alcohol, 173, 174–75
from drugs, 182–83
from tobacco, 383
workouts, 11, 22, 24, 148, 276–77, 317, 318
cycling, 21
swimming, 20
caregiving and, 455
effect of, 398
post-MI and, 234
sleep and, 123
as symptom, 84
prevention of, 396
motion (fluoroscopy), 224, 234
for spiritual healing, 206