Why Men Die First: How to Lengthen Your Lifespan

by Marianne J. Legato and F.A.C.P. Legato, Marianne J., M.D.

Book Overview

It is a universal fact that men die before women. But the causes of this have long remained unexplored. In this trailblazing book, Dr. Marianne Legato--an expert in gender specific health--examines the reasons behind men's fragility and explains what they need to do to live longer. A bestselling author and Professor of Medicine at Columbia University, Dr. Legato shows how the forces of culture and biology conspire against male mortality. Drawing on...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0230605176
• ISBN13: 9780230605176
• Release Date: May 2008
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 254 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.4" x 9.5"

Customer Reviews

A Must for Everyone over the age of 40, MEN AND WOMEN!

I just saw Dr. Legato on the Today show this morning-- and it confirmed what I have been reading in this book (bought a couple of weeks ago) that this is a must read for everyone. Men are biologically different from women and this book explains why, and better yet, what we can do to not only live longer but to improve the quality of our health.