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Tag Archives: Exercise

Lifestyle Factors Impact Risk of BPH and LUTS

by Deborah Mitchell on June 27 Leave the first comment

Recent epidemiological research shows that lifestyle factors associated with metabolism, such as obesity, exercise, diet, and blood glucose levels, have a substantial impact on the development of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). This information is important because it suggests men can take active steps toward preventing and treating these common… Continue Reading »


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Can Doctors “Prevent” Disease?

by Editor on January 30 Leave the first comment

There’s no question Americans need to stop smoking, eat less junk food and get more exercise. But can physicians — many of whom have little training in nutrition or exercise coaching — succeed in changing patient behaviors? And on top of that, can the current “business of medicine” support the additional time and attention needed… Continue Reading »


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Cycling and Prostatitis

by Editor on January 12 Leave the first comment

La Mondiale’s Cyril Dessel has pulled out of the Tour de San Luis in Argentina and will be sidelined for a month and a half with a urinary infection. The French rider has acute prostatitis, an inflammation of the prostate gland, and has been told by the team doctor he must stay off his bike… Continue Reading »


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Prostate Cancer Tumor Size Linked to Body Weight

by Editor on December 30 Leave the first comment

In men who have prostate cancer, the size of their tumor has a direct correlation to their body weight, according to a study conducted by researchers at Henry Ford Hospital. After evaluating 3,327 men who had had their prostate glands removed via robotic prostatectomy, the investigators reported that men who have the highest body mass… Continue Reading »


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