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wellness
While family history and age cannot
be changed, there are everyday steps men
can follow to take charge of their health,
including prostate health, and maybe
even prevent problems down the road.
Consider these tips to help lead a
healthier lifestyle.
Get checked out regularly. Just because
you’re healthy doesn’t mean you should
eschew routine checkups, and that
includes self-examinations. While regular
visits to your health care provider
can keep you up-to-date on preventative
screenings and immunizations, getting
to know your own body can have similar
benefi ts.
Care for your prostate. If you’re experiencing
frequent urination, a weak or
slow urine stream, incomplete bladder
emptying, diffi culty or delay
in starting urination or a urine
stream that stops and starts,
these may be signs you may
be suff ering from Benign
Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH),
otherwise known as enlarged
prostate. Enlarged prostate,
which is non-cancerous and
aff ects more than 40 million
American men, can
also cause loss of productivity
and sleep, according
to research published
in the “Journal of Urology.”
Medication is oft en the fi rst
line of treatment, but some
patients may suff er uncomfortable
side eff ects including dizziness,
headaches and sexual dysfunction,
which can prompt them to
quit using their medications.
“Many men living with BPH symptoms
take prescription medications aft er they
have been diagnosed, but relief can be
inadequate and temporary,” said Dr. Peter
Walter, M.D., urologist and paid consultant
for Telefl ex
Incorporated,
the manufacturer
of the
UroLift(r)
System.
As one
alternative to
med i c at i on,
an option like
the UroLift
Men’s health
matters:
5 tips
to maintain
well-being
System treatment is a minimally invasive
procedure that doesn’t require any
cutting, heating or removal
of prostate tissue. A
urologist places small
implants to lift and
move enlarged
prostate tissue so
it no longer blocks
the urethra and
can allow for
n o r -
overall
mal urine fl ow. Most common side eff ects
are mild to moderate, and patients generally
can return to their normal routines
with minimal downtime. For more information
about treatment options, or to
fi nd a urologist near you who treats BPH,
visit UroLift .com.
Focus on a more nutritious diet. Aim
for a pattern of healthier eating that
includes more fruits, vegetables and leafy
greens such as lettuce, spinach, kale and
broccoli, which can help keep you - and
your prostate - healthy. Also try to cut
back on consumption of red meat - specifi
cally processed meat - as well as salt
and sweets.
Know your numbers. Be sure to discuss
your family history and lifestyle
with your doctor as he or she may recommend
screenings for diseases and
common ailments. Be sure to keep up
with these screenings and check in
with your doctor to make sure you’re
accounting for milestone ages and
common ailments associated with
aging.
Make exercise a priority.
Exercise is a key to maintaining
quality of life. Th e American Heart
Association recommends at least
150 minutes per week of moderate
intensity aerobic activity
for adults. Even shorter increments
of physical activity multiple
times a day such as a walking
meeting, opting for the stairs
instead of the elevator or parking
farther from your destination
can provide health and
stress-relieving benefi ts.
— Courtesy of Family Features
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