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( Men’s Health )
THE REALITY CHECK UP
Dr Andrew Rochford encourages you to find the
perfect non-­perfect version of yourself.
en, including me, are very good at
avoiding issues with their health
for fear of getting an answer they don’t
want to hear… exercise, eat well, don’t
ignore symptoms and follow screening
guidelines, because early detection saves
lives. I stay active and fit, try not to drink
too much alcohol, and challenge my
brain daily.
M
Everyday, men all over the world make
hundreds of thousands of decisions that
impact their health, happiness and
wellbeing. In many circumstances they
are small, seemingly trivial decisions, but
each and every one of them directly
affects how a man performs in his job,
in the bedroom, at the gym and in his
life. Knowing how to make the better
decisions for you – without joining a
fitness cult or solely drinking kale juice
– is the trick.
Using my expertise as a scientist, a
doctor and as a man, I have combined
current scientific knowledge with the
practicalities of life to creat e The Reality
Checkup: Finding the perfect non-­perfect
version of yourself, which is a frank and
straight-­to-the-­point guide for the modern
man. Written for men of any age, the
most common concerns covered include
exercise, diet, sleep, work, sex, stress,
mental health and body image.
In a time when everyone is trying to sell
you something – how to live longer, have
better l ­ ooking skin or be better in the
bedroom – it’s okay to admit you aren’t
perfect!
In an entertaining and informative style,
I’ve shared current research and
anecdotal evidence to identify current
trends, so male readers can learn how to
take a different approach to life’s
decisions. The tips provided are designed
to help you make better choices in the
majority of instances, so you can enjoy
each day and live it in a healthier way.
This book includes advice on how to
overcome the mistakes we all make, this
book aims to explain how all men can
truly become the perfect non-­
perfect
version of themselves.
The Reality Checkup, by Dr Andrew
Rochford is published by New Holland
Publishers and is available for $29.99
from all good bookstores.
Dr Andrew Rochford is a registered
Australian Medical Practitioner with an
Undergraduate Degree in Medical
Science, majoring in anatomy and
neuroscience. He also has a Post
Graduate degree from the University of
Sydney Medical School, a Bachelor of
Medicine, and a Bachelor of Surgery with
Honours. Since winning The Block TV
show 11 years ago, Andrew has worked
for all three major Australian television
networks, most recently as Health Editor
at 7 Network. Andrew is married with
three children and lives in the Northern
Beaches of Sydney.
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