risk as well daily physical activity of at least half hour of strenuous work out is advocated quit smoking and consume less of alcohol eating healthy with a variety of fruits vegetables whole grains help keep the cancer at bay as well drugs used in treatment of bph benign prostatic hypertrophy reduce the risk of cancer but on the other hand cancer can occur even when on these medicines vitamin d supplements has a role in preventionmen over 50 must take preventive measures for metabolic syndrome like obesity diabetes hypertension and heart disease a regular check of bp cholesterol blood sugars and keeping them under control is vital thyroid hormone assays vitamin d vitamin b12 levelsespecially in vegetarians or vegansmust be monitored osteoporosis weakening of bones is another common problem with ageing one can never under emphasize the importance of keeping physically active and fit and taking the supplements to correct or prevent these deficienciesobesity is a killer it increases morbidity apart from increasing risks for all the abovementioned diseases a proper diet and exercise plan cannot be over emphasized older men can experience depression because of family restructuring retirement from work and loss of friends or family to name a few this could manifest as feeling of worthlessness empty feeling restlessness irritability etc these symptoms should be recognized in a timely manner and addressed with appropriate healthcare providerprevention is not only less expensive but is way more desirable than getting diseases and trying to fix it start now with a healthy lifestyle preserve this one body you have and the only thing which you can call as your own dr niti raizada md dnb dm ecmo mrcpuk emph usdirector medical oncology hemato oncologyfortis group of hospitals richmond road bangalore