In his book “The Check list: What You and Your Family Need to Know to Prevent Disease and Live a Long and Healthy Life,” Dr. Manny Alvarez provides a thorough analysis of each decade of life – what you should expect, the most common diseases, preventions and treatments. In the “Ask Dr. Manny” section, he answers questions e-mailed to him by readers, ranging from the dad worried about his speechless 2-year-old son to a senior concerned about misleading information on the extra calcium needed to avoid bone deterioration. The book’s price is $23.95. For information go to www.AskDrManny.com.
