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Much has changed in the 30 years I have practiced medicine, though perhaps no change has been as significant as our collective attitude toward health. The technological knowledge and innovations that marked the latter decades of the 20th century have made it possible for us to repair damaged hearts, cure many forms of cancer, and even replace diseased organs. Men today can expect to live a third as long as did their grandfathers. Yet swirling from the core of these amazing advances is the growing recognition among many physicians, including me, that technology alone is not the answer when it comes to good health. Good health comes from good health care—not only from. | The Encyclopedia of FACTS ON FILE LIBRARY OF HEALTH AND LIVING Men s Health GLENN s. ROTHFELD. . . DEBORAH s. ROMAINE THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF MEN S HEALTH Glenn S. Rothfeld . . and Deborah S. Romaine An Amaranth Book 0 Facts On File Inc. Disclaimer This book contains the authors ideas and facts knowledge accumulated. It is intended to provide helpful information on the subject matter covered herein. It is sold with the understanding that the authors book producer and the publisher are not engaged in rendering professional medical health or any other kind of personal professional services via this book. If the reader wants or needs personal advice or guidance he or she should seek an in-person consultation with a competent medical professional. Furthermore the reader should consult his or her medical health or other competent professional before adopting any of the suggestions in the book or drawing inferences from information that is included herein. This is a supplement not a replacement for medical advice from a reader s personal health care provider. Check with your doctor before following any suggestions in this book consult your doctor before using information on any condition that may require medical diagnosis or treatment. The authors book producer and publisher specifically disclaim any responsibility for any liability loss or risk whether personal or otherwise that someone may incur as a consequence direct or indirect of the use and application of any contents of this book. In no way does reading this book replace the need for an evaluation by a physician. Also the full responsibility for any adverse effects that result from the use of information in this book rests solely with the reader. The Encyclopedia of Men s Health Copyright 2005 by Amaranth All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying recording or by any information storage or retrieval