Dutasteride (Avodart), a drug used to treat an enlarged prostate, may prevent worsening of the condition in men with mild or no symptoms.
For men with heart disease, steps that prevent heart attacks include taking needed medications, staying physically active, engaging in a cardiac rehabilitation program, getting a flu shot, drinking alcohol in moderation, maintaining a healthy weight.
Self-help steps to get through hemorrhoid flare-ups
Adding new ingredients to the cocktail of “eye vitamins” people take for age-related vision loss doesn’t improve the effect of the therapy.
If you aren’t physically active, chances are it’s more than a coincidence if you have heart disease.
Surgery for chronic heartburn relieves symptoms better than medication for at least five years.
Certain fruits and vegetables deliver a significant amount of potassium with comparatively low carbohydrates, making them better food sources for people with diabetes. They include asparagus, tomatoes, green leafy vegetables, strawberries, and nectarines.
After PSA testing to check for hidden prostate cancer, many men are offered a prostate biopsy to confirm a diagnosis. Often, biopsies do not find cancer, making the biopsy unnecessary. The PCA3 test can help some men avoid unnecessary repeat biopsies.
Strength building exercise helps to prevent bone loss with aging better than regular walking, although walking has proven benefits for heart health and overall physical fitness.
Men at risk of gout attacks should keep their blood uric acid under 6 milligrams per deciliter. Dietary changes alone may not lower uric acid sufficiently if it is high, but avoiding certain gout-triggering foods can still help prevent gout attacks.