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Prostate Cancer Risk Reduction

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There are several known risk factors for developing prostate cancer including age, race, family history & genetics, obesity, and lifestyle.

But what can YOU do, right now, today, to reduce your risk?

Experts tend to agree:

• Heart Healthy Diet = Prostate Healthy Diet
• Get at least 30 minutes of exercise every day
• Maintain a Healthy Weight
• See Your Doctor for Annual Physicals
  • Keeping your cholesterol under control may also help to reduce risk
  • Work with your Physician to keep your prostate healthy by addressing other common issues such as inflammation and enlargement
  • Make sure you have an annual prostate screening and keep track of your results! Early detection of prostate cancer can be critical to survival.

Recommended Reading:

• Smart Medicine for a Healthy Prostate
• Eating Your Way to Better Health