Preface and Academician Recommendations for the 10th Anniversary Men's Health Series of Health Times

Health Times

**A Series of Books Commemorating the 10th Anniversary of the Publication** · **Male Edition**

Foreword by Professor Zhong Nanshan, President of the Chinese Medical Association and Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering

Recommended by ten renowned academicians

**Health Times, one of China's Top Ten Weekly Newspaper Brands and Top Ten Industry Media in China, is dedicated to serving the people.**

Authoritative and practical health and wellness series

**Good grooming makes you more handsome**

Editor-in-Chief: Zhang Wei

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Disease prevention begins with prevention, and prevention begins with education. Health education disseminates health knowledge and concepts, cultivates healthy lifestyles among the public, improves health, keeps people away from disease, enhances quality of life and lifespan, and benefits individuals, families, and the entire society. May the Health Times' health series become a health advisor for the people, safeguarding health and protecting life.

Academician Ba ​​Denian of the Chinese Academy of Engineering

Academician Chen Junshi of the Chinese Academy of Engineering

Academician Chen Keji of the Chinese Academy of Sciences

Academician Cheng Shujun of the Chinese Academy of Engineering

Academician Gao Runlin of the Chinese Academy of Engineering

Academician Hu Yamei of the Chinese Academy of Engineering

Academician Wu Mengchao of the Chinese Academy of Sciences

Academician Zeng Yi of the Chinese Academy of Sciences

Academician Zhang Jinzhe of the Chinese Academy of Engineering

Academician Zhao Kai of the Chinese Academy of Engineering

(In alphabetical order by surname)

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This series is a selection of popular science articles published by Health Times over the past ten years. The selected articles embody Health Times' core content positioning of being knowledge-based, service-oriented, and practical, and represent a continuation and deepening of Health Times' function of guiding the public to live a healthy life.

In today's increasingly competitive society, men, traditionally considered the "pillars" of society, face greater pressure from both career and life than ever before. Issues such as "death from overwork" and "chronic diseases in men" are frequently reported in the news. In this harsh competitive environment, only good health can ensure men remain composed amidst the fierce competition in the workplace. This book reveals the secrets to men's health, helping men understand their bodies correctly, improve their health, and achieve success in both their careers and lives.

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A man who takes care of himself looks better / Edited by Zhang Wei. --- Beijing: Machinery Industry Press, 2010.1

(A series of books commemorating the 10th anniversary of the founding of Health Times)

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I. Doing... II. Zhang... III. Men's Health - Basic Knowledge IV. R161

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Editorial Board of the Series

Series Planning: Yang Rui

Editorial Board Chairman: Meng Xianli

Vice Chairman: Yang Rui

Editorial Board Members (listed in alphabetical order by surname; those marked with an asterisk are standing editors):

Chen Ming, Gao Tao, Guo Zhongkun, Han Lintao\*

Hu Gang, Huo Yaocui, Jia Qiuju, Li Chenyu

Li Haiqing* Meng Xianli* She Dingtie Tian Dan

Wang Enying, Wang Peng, Wei Yaning, Xu Xiaohua, Yang Bo, Yang Rui, Ye Yi, Zhang Wei, Zhang Xia

Zhao Anping, Zhao Guangquan, Zhao Jindu, Zhao Qingqing, Zheng Fanying

**[To be a man, knowing how to take care of yourself makes you more handsome]**

**Health Education for the People**

Over the past decade, Health Times has grown from a fledgling infant into a vibrant young adult, establishing a certain influence in the field of public health education.

My acquaintance with and understanding of the Health Times stemmed from an interview I received from a reporter during the National People's Congress and the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (NPC & CPPCC) sessions a few years ago. The reporter gave me a copy of the newspaper at the time. Now, I see the Health Times in my office every week, and I flip through it whenever I have a spare moment. This newspaper is well-run; its content is rich and practical, playing a positive role in guiding people in disease prevention and treatment and promoting healthy living.

Over the past 30 years, with economic development and improved living standards, the disease spectrum of Chinese residents, especially urban residents, has undergone significant changes. Diseases affecting public health have shifted from being primarily acute infectious diseases to being dominated by chronic non-communicable diseases, such as diabetes, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, cancer, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Meanwhile, obesity, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and hyperglycemia, and the resulting metabolic syndrome, are becoming increasingly serious, and the problem of sub-health among residents is becoming more prominent. A series of figures published in the "2002 Report on the Nutrition and Health Status of Chinese Residents" by the Ministry of Health in 2004 served as a serious warning.

The changing disease spectrum necessitates a shift in the medical model. Minister of Health Chen Zhu has repeatedly emphasized that for a large country with 1.3 billion people, public health issues cannot be solved solely through injections and medications; prevention must be prioritized. my country's healthcare model needs to transform, shifting from primarily treating late-stage serious illnesses to prioritizing prevention, moving the focus upstream and decentralizing efforts.

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The shift in the medical model from treatment-oriented to prevention-oriented has made health education exceptionally important. Disseminating health knowledge and concepts to the public helps people cultivate health awareness, master methods of disease prevention and treatment, and adopt healthy lifestyles, thereby staying away from illness, strengthening their bodies, and improving their quality of life. Research by the World Health Organization shows that human health is determined by 15% genetics, 10% social conditions, 8% medical conditions, 7% natural environment, and 60% by people's daily lifestyles. Scientists have discovered that 80% of cardiovascular diseases and type 2 diabetes are preventable. It is in this context that the Chinese Medical Association promptly established a popular science branch and launched the Health Lecture Series.

At the same time, the improvement of living standards has led to higher demands for quality of life and an increasing need for health knowledge. As a result, a large number of health education experts have emerged in recent years, health lectures have sprung up, health books have become increasingly popular, and health education has become an important part of people's lives.

Professor Wang Longde, former Vice Minister of Health, once pointed out that every yuan invested in health education can yield 6 to 10 times, or even greater, benefits in disease prevention and control. In recent years, chronic non-communicable diseases have gradually replaced acute infectious diseases as the leading cause of death in China, and the health status of the Chinese people has become increasingly closely linked to economic issues. Statistics show that the economic losses caused by disease each year reach over 1.4 trillion yuan, leading some to declare, "Health is the greatest saving." Faced with this reality, Professor Wang Longde stated at an academic conference that, under the current circumstances, developing health education and promoting national health has become the preferred strategy for solving the major public health problems of today, possessing both overall and strategic significance.

Founded in 2000, Health Times is close to people's lives and serves the public. With health education as its mission, it has established a positive brand image among the public after ten years of effort. Over the past decade, Health Times has published a large number of excellent popular science articles. These articles, while emphasizing service and practicality, strive for rigor and scientific accuracy, placing great importance on the authority and credibility of the articles, demonstrating the newspaper's scientific attitude towards health education and its sense of responsibility to the public.

To commemorate its 10th anniversary, Health Times has compiled a selection of articles published over the past decade into a book series. This series not only represents a significant milestone in the newspaper's history but also serves as a heartfelt return to its readers. It is believed that this series will positively influence public health and achieve excellent results.

I wish this series of books a complete success!

**President of the Chinese Medical Association, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering**

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**Foreword**

Ten years have passed since its inception, from its first steps to its rapid growth; ten years have passed since its obscurity, from being recognized as one of the "Top Ten Industries" to becoming one of the "Top Ten Weekly Newspaper Brands in China"; ten years have passed since its publication, from everyday life to high-level official decisions at the National People's Congress and the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, from land to air, from domestic to overseas... In ten years, Health Times has grown from a small spark to a prairie fire, ushering in its own golden autumn.

Based on a keen understanding and grasp of the rapidly growing public health needs, the Health Times, sponsored by the People's Daily, was launched ten years ago, leading the trend and responding to the times. From its inception, it proactively shouldered the sacred responsibility of public health education, taking it upon itself to be "the health advisor for the Chinese people," with "healthy living" as its core content. Targeting the people and serving the masses, it highlights mainstream voices, disseminates health knowledge and concepts, guides the public to pursue healthy lifestyles, advocates a robust outlook on life, and meets the needs of its readers for medical, health, and healthcare information. Over the past ten years, the Health Times has achieved remarkable results, not only publishing and accumulating a large number of articles on disease prevention, treatment, and guidance for healthy living, but also gaining a large number of loyal readers. Many readers have subscribed to the newspaper for many years, collecting and clipping articles, a truly touching sight.

We have always noticed and appreciated the readers' insatiable thirst for health knowledge. We understand that these enthusiastic readers represent only the tip of the iceberg, and the desire for health knowledge is a universal need among our readers. However, over the past decade, a vast amount of articles have been published, and it is a great pity that many excellent works have been lost to time.

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Health Times and to thank our readers for their long-term care and support, we have conducted a comprehensive review and sorting of the articles published over the past decade. We have carefully selected the most instructive and practical articles and categorized them to launch this series of books.

It should be noted that the articles selected for this series are primarily from the Health Times.

**For men, proper grooming makes them more handsome.**

The service-oriented and practical content positioning is a continuation and deepening of the Health Times' function of guiding the public to live a healthy life, while articles with strong news value and timeliness are not included in the scope of this series.

The successful publication of this series is first and foremost thanks to the numerous authors who have dedicated themselves to the cause of health and devoted their time and effort to writing popular science articles for readers over the past ten years. We thank them for their strong support of the Health Times and their outstanding contributions to public health education! The manuscripts from the past ten years are exceptionally rich and diverse, but due to word limits, the selection process was a painful experience for every editor-in-chief. The choices were incredibly difficult, and we had to make the difficult decision to exclude some. We also express our deepest respect to the authors whose articles were not selected for the series!

Due to the passage of time, many authors have become difficult to contact, and we were unable to send individual letters to inquire about their articles. Therefore, we adopted the method of publishing a "Manuscript Usage Notification Letter" in the Health Times and publicly listing the authors and their works on the Health Times website (see "Special Notes" at the end of the book). This work certainly has many shortcomings, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused to the authors!

The successful editing and publication of this series is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the editorial board members. It represents the culmination of ten years of effort from all the leaders and editorial staff of Health Times, some of whom have since left the newspaper. Therefore, we extend our deepest respect and gratitude to all the senior colleagues who have contributed to the development of Health Times!

The publication of this book series is just the beginning. In the future, we will continue to systematically and deeply develop and edit the excellent articles from the past ten years of Health Times, as well as all the excellent articles in the future newspaper, based on the needs of our readers. We strive to provide readers with more and better spiritual nourishment to guide healthy living and truly become the "health consultant for the Chinese people"!

Meng Xianli, Editor-in-Chief of Health Times

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