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23/03/2023

In 1847, a doctor performed an amputation in 25 seconds, operating so quickly that he accidentally amputated his assistant's fingers as well. Both later died of sepsis, and a spectator reportedly died of shock, resulting in the only known procedure with a 300% mortality rate.

23/03/2023

The magic of botox.

Botox shots block certain chemical signals from nerves that cause muscles to contract. The most common use of these injections is to relax the facial muscles that cause frown lines and other facial wrinkles. Botox injections also are used to ease symptoms of some health conditions.

20/03/2023

*S*X HEADACHES*

DEFINITION
S*x headaches are brought on by s*xual activity — especially an or**sm. You may notice a dull ache in your head and neck that builds up as s*xual excitement increases. Or, more commonly, you may experience a sudden, severe headache just before or during or**sm.

Most s*x headaches are nothing to worry about. But some can be a sign of something serious, such as problems with the blood vessels that feed your brain.

SYMPTOMS
There are two types of s*x headaches:

* A dull ache in the head and neck that intensifies as s*xual excitement increases
* A sudden, severe, throbbing headache that occurs just before or at the moment of or**sm

In some people, both types of headaches are combined.

Most s*x headaches last at least several minutes. Others may linger for hours or even two to three days.

Many people who have s*x headaches will experience them in clusters over a few months, and then they may go for a year or more without having any s*x headaches. Up to half of all people with s*x headaches experience them over the course of about six months. Some people may only have one attack during their lives.

*When to see a doctor*

S*x headaches aren't usually a cause for concern. But consult your doctor right away if you experience a headache during s*xual activity — especially if it begins abruptly or it's your first headache of this type.

CAUSES
Any type of s*xual activity that leads to or**sm can trigger s*x headaches.

Abrupt-onset and slow-to-build s*x headaches can be primary headache disorders not associated with any underlying condition. S*x headaches that come on suddenly are more likely to be associated with:

* A widening or bubble in the wall of an artery inside your head (intracranial aneurysm)
* An abnormal connection between arteries and veins in the brain (arteriovenous malformation) that bleeds into the spinal fluid-filled space in and around the brain
* Bleeding into the wall of an artery leading to the brain (dissection)
* Stroke
* Coronary artery disease
* Use of some medications, such as birth control pills
* Inflammation from certain infections

S*x headaches associated with loss of consciousness, vomiting, stiff neck, other neurological symptoms and severe pain lasting more than 24 hours are more likely to be due to an underlying cause.

TREATMENTS AND DRUGS
In some cases, your first s*x headache may also be your only one. Some s*x headaches improve rapidly, so the pain is gone before any pain reliever can work.

*Preventive medications*

If you have a history of s*x headaches and there's no underlying cause, your doctor may recommend that you take preventive medications regularly. These may include:

* Daily medications. Beta blockers, for example, propranolol (Inderal, Innopran XL) or metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol-XL) — which are used to treat high blood pressure, coronary artery disease and migraines — may be taken daily to prevent s*x headaches. They're recommended only if you have frequent or prolonged attacks.

* Occasional medications. Indomethacin (Indocin, Tivorbex), an anti-inflammatory, or one of the triptans, a class of anti-migraine medications, can be taken an hour before s*x to prevent headaches. https://www.facebook.com/moyoclinic

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13/03/2023

▣☜1: Number of bones: 206
▣☜2: Number of muscles: 639
▣☜3: Number of kidneys: 2
▣☜4: Number of milk teeth: 20
▣☜5: Number of ribs: 24 (12 pairs)
:6: Number of heart chambers: 4
▣☜7: The largest artery: aorta
▣☜8: Normal blood pressure: 120/80 mmHg
:9: Blood pH: 7.4
▣☜10: The number of spinal cord in the spinal cord: 33
▣☜11: Number of spinal cord in the neck: 7
▣☜12: Number of bones in the middle ear: 6
▣☜13: Number of bones on the face: 14
▣☜14: Number of bones in the skull: 22
▣☜15: Number of bones in the chest: 25
▣☜16: Number of bones in the arm: 6
▣☜17: Number of muscles in the human arm: 72
▣☜19: The oldest member: leather
▣☜20: The largest food: liver
▣☜21: Largest cell: o**m
▣☜22: The smallest cell: the s***m cell
▣☜23: The smallest bone: the middle ear
▣☜24: The first transplanted organ: a kidney
▣☜25: Average length of small intestine: 7 meters
▣☜26: Average length of colon: 1.5 meters
▣☜27: Average weight of newborn baby: 3 kg
▣☜28: heart rate per minute: 72 times
▣☜29: Body temperature: 37 ° C
▣☜30: Average blood volume: 4 to 5 liters
131: Age of red blood cells: 120 days
▣☜32: Age of white blood cells: 10 to 15 days
▣☜33: gestation period: 280 days (40 weeks)
434: Number of bones in human feet: 33
▣☜35: Number of bones in each wrist: 8
▣☜36: Number of hand bones: 27
737: Largest endocrine gland: thyroid gland
▣☜38: Largest lymphatic organ: spleen
▣☜40: Largest and strongest bone: femur
141: The smallest muscle: the steroidus (middle ear)
141: Chromosome number: 46 (23 pairs)
242: Number of bones in a newborn baby: 306
▣☜43: Blood viscosity: 4.5 to 5.5
▣☜44: Universal Donor Blood Group: O.
▣☜45: Universal Receiver Blood Group: AB
▣☜46: The largest leukocyte: monocyte
▣☜47: The smallest leukocyte: lymphocyte
▣☜48: The increase in the number of red blood cells is called polyglobulin.
▣☜49: The body's blood bank is: spleen
▣☜50: The river of life is called blood.
151: Normal blood cholesterol level: 100 mg / d

11/03/2023

You're probably wondering how a substance that's intended to build bigger muscles causes balls to shrink. The simplest explanation is that when steroids are introduced to the human body, testosterone levels are artificially increased, throwing the body's hormone cycle out of whack. https://www.facebook.com/moyoclinic

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08/03/2023

🔔 *Weekly update from Moyo Clinic*

(8 March - 3 August)

*Monkeypox home care* 🏠

If you think you have monkeypox, isolate and contact a health worker. Do the following to protect others:

• If possible, isolate in a separate room
• Use a separate bathroom or clean well after each use
• Clean surfaces with soap, water and disinfectant
• Use separate utensils, towels and bedding
• Open windows for ventilation
• Clean hands with soap and water, and alcohol-based sanitizer
• Keep a distance of 1 meter from others
• Cover rash with clothes or bandages
• Wear a well-fitting medical mask
• Avoid sweeping and vacuuming
• Do your own laundry. Place laundry in a plastic bag before carrying it to the washing area, and use hot water

Use medication for pain and fever if needed.

A monkeypox vaccine has been approved. Some countries recommend vaccination for those who've been in close contact with someone who has monkeypox. Mass vaccination is not recommended at this time.

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15/02/2023

*TB: symptoms*

The most common symptoms of TB are:
• ongoing cough
• losing weight
• fever
• night sweats
• chest pain

❗ Often, you will only have mild symptoms for a long time. This could stop you from getting a test. This can increase the risk of spreading the disease to others. Source: https://www.facebook.com/moyoclinic

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15/02/2023

*TB: What is TB?*

Tuberculosis, or TB for short, a disease caused by gierms that are spread from person-to-person through the air.

🫁 TB usually affects the lungs.

It can also affect other parts of the body such as:
• kidneys
• joints
• larynx (voice box)
• lymph nodes (some glands)
• urinary tract
• tummy area
• nervous system (brain, spine and nerves)
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28/01/2023

*ADDISON'S DISEASE*

Addison's disease is a disorder that occurs when your body produces insufficient amounts of certain hormones produced by your adrenal glands. In Addison's disease, your adrenal glands produce too little cortisol and often insufficient levels of aldosterone as well.

Also called adrenal insufficiency, Addison's disease occurs in all age groups and affects both s*xes. Addison's disease can be life-threatening.

Treatment for Addison's disease involves taking hormones to replace the insufficient amounts being made by your adrenal glands, in order to mimic the beneficial effects produced by your naturally made hormones.

SYMPTOMS
Addison's disease symptoms usually develop slowly, often over several months, and may include:

1. Muscle weakness and fatigue
2. Weight loss and decreased appetite
3. Darkening of your skin (hyperpigmentation)
4. Low blood pressure, even fainting
5. Salt craving
6. Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
7. Nausea, diarrhea or vomiting
8. Muscle or joint pains
9. Irritability
10. Depression
11. Body hair loss or s*xual dysfunction in women

TREATMENTS AND DRUGS

All treatment for Addison's disease involves hormone replacement therapy to correct the levels of steroid hormones your body isn't producing. Some options for treatment include:

1. Oral corticosteroids. Your doctor may prescribe fludrocortisone to replace aldosterone. Hydrocortisone (Cortef), prednisone or cortisone acetate may be used to replace cortisol.

2. Corticosteroid injections. If you're ill with vomiting and can't retain oral medications, injections may be needed.
3. Androgen replacement therapy. To treat androgen deficiency in women, dehydroepiandrosterone can be prescribed. Some studies suggest that this therapy may improve overall sense of well-being, libido and s*xual satisfaction. https://www.facebook.com/moyoclinic

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09/01/2023

Anabolic Steroids.

Pastors, Musicians, Sportsmen And Bodybuilders. Stay away from these drugs before STROKES kill you

Cardiovascular System

Steroid use has been associated with high blood pressure; decreased function of the heart’s ventricles; and cardiovascular diseases such as heart attacks, artery damage, and strokes, even in athletes younger than. Steroids contribute to the development of cardiovascular disease partly by increasing the level of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and decreasing the level of high-density lipoprotein (HDL). High LDL and low HDL levels increase the risk of atherosclerosis, a condition in which fatty substances are deposited inside arteries and disrupt blood flow. If blood is prevented from reaching the heart or brain, the result can be a heart attack or stroke, respectively. Steroids also increase the risk that blood clots will form in blood vessels, potentially disrupting blood flow and damaging the heart muscle, so that it does not pump blood effectively. source: https://www.facebook.com/moyoclinic

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31/12/2022

The Story Of Ebola.

30/12/2022

Cholera

Cholera is one of the most severe diseases of the intestines. It is a serious affliction, involving the lower part of the small bowel. It is a waterborne disease and is common during the monsoons. The mortality rate for this disease has been quite high. The disease strikes suddenly and fills the intestinal canal with bacilli which die rapidly and leave the person quickly , alive or dead. It comes as a fell epidemic and creates havoc but subsides quickly in the locality. Those who are susceptible to it are carried away and those who are left alive are immuned to it. Thus after an epidemic in a non-epidemic area, there is no re-visitation in the locality for two or three years. The original home of cholera is Bengal in India. It spread from this country during the 19th century in a series of epidemics along the trade routes. It reached Japan and also Astrakhan, in Russian, in 1817. The disease spread to Moscow in 1826, Berlin in 1831 and London and Paris in 1832. Subsequently, it spread to Canada and several countries in Europe. However, by 1895, cholera had disappeared from Europe.

Symptoms

Cholera appears in three stages. In the first stage, the patient suffers from mild diarrhoea and vomiting, which worsens rapidly. The motions become watery, containing no feacal matter. The patient feels severe cramps in the muscles of the abdomen and limbs, resulting from lack of salts. The temperature rises but the skin is generally cold and blue and the pulse is weak. Taking water to quench thirst dilutes the body salt still further, and makes the cramps worse. In the second stage of collapse, the body becomes colder, the skin dry, wrinkled and purple. Voice becomes weak and husky while the urine looks dark and formation is less, or altogether absent. It is in this ‘algid’ stage that the patient may die, as early as 24 hours after the onset of the symptoms. In the third stage,recovery follows in favourable cases. All the changes seem to reverse themselves, the fluid loss decreases and there is improvment in the general condition. Even at this stage, a relapse may occur or the patient may sink into a condition resembling typhoid fever. The condition may deteriorate over a period of two or three weeks. During this stage of reaction, the temperature may rise and the patient may be in danger from penumonia.

Causes

Cholera is caused by a short, curved, rod-shaped germ known as vibrio cholera. This germ produces a powerful poison or endotoxin. It is spread by flies and water contaminated by the germs. The real cause of disease , however, is the toxic and devitalized condition of the system brought about by incorrect feeding habits and faulty style of living. This condition facilitates invasion of cholera germs.

Treatment

The treatment should in the beginning aim at combating the loss of fluids and salts from the body. To allay thirst, water, soda water or green coconut water should be given for sipping although this may be thrown out by vomiting. Therefore, only small quantities of water should be given repeatedly, as these may remain for sometime within the stomach and stay of every one minutes means some absorption. Ice may be given for sucking. This will reduce internal temperature and restrict the tendency to vomit. Intravenous infusions ofsaline solution should be given to compensate for the loss of fluids and salts from the body. The patient may require five litres or more a day. Care should, however, be taken to avoid waterlogging the patient. Potassium may be added to the infused fluid. Re**al saline may sometimes prove useful for adults. Normally, half a litre of saline , with 30 grams of glucose, should be given per re**um every four hours until urine is passed freely.

After the acute stage of cholera is over, the patient may be given green coconut water andbarley water in very thin form. When the stools begin to form, he should be given butter-milk. Ashe progresses towards recovery, rice softened to semi-solid form mixed with curd, may be given.The patient should not be given solid food till he has fully recovered. Liquid and bland foods,which the patient can ingest without endangering a reoccurrence of the malady, are best.Lemon, onion, green chillies, vinegar and mint should be included in the daily diet during anepidemic of cholera.

Home Remedies

Certain home remedies have been found beneficial in the treatment ofcholera. The foremostamong these is the use of lemon ( bara nimbu). The juice ofthis fruit can kill cholera bacilli withina short time. It is also a very effective and reliable preventive food item against cholera duringthe epidemic. It can be taken in the form of sweetened or salted beverages for this purpose.Taking of lemon with food as daily routine can also prevent cholera.The root bark of guava (amrud) is another valuable remedy. It is rich in tannis and can besuccessfully employed in the form of concentrated decoction in cholera. It will arrest vomitingand symptoms of diarrhoea.According to Culpepper, an eminent nutritionist for children and young people, nothing is betterto purge cholera than the leaves and flowers of peach (arhu). They should be taken in the formof syrup or conserve. The leaves of drumstick (sanjana) tree are also useful in treatment of thisdisease. A teaspoon of fresh leaf-juice, mixed with honey and a glass of tender coconut water,can be given two or three times as a herbal medicine in the treatment of cholera.Onion is very useful in cholera. About 30 grams of this vegetable and seven black peppersshould be finely pounded in a pestle and given to the patient. It allays thirst and restlessness andthe patient feels better. The fresh juice of bitter gourd (karela) is another effective medicine inthe early stages of cholera.Two teaspoons of this juice, mixed with an equal quantity of white onion juice and a teaspoon oflime juice, should be given Cholera can be controlled only by rigid purification of water suppliesand proper disposal of human wastes. In case of the slightest doubt about the contamination ofthe water, it must be boiled before use, for drinking and cooking purposes. All foodstuffs must bekept covered and vegetables and fruits washed with a solution of potassium permanganatebefore consumption. Other precautions against this disease include avoiding all uncookedvegetables, thorough washing of hands by all those who handle food, and elimination of allcontacts with the disease. World Health Organization (WHO) BBC News Africa Inside Africa Moyo Clinic Meta for Business Briefly - South African News

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21/12/2022

*Colostomy Irrigation*

Colostomy irrigation is a way to regulate bowel movements by emptying the colon at a scheduled time. The process involves infusing water into the colon through the stoma. This stimulates the colon to empty. By repeating this process regularly — once a day or once every second day — the colon can be trained to empty with no spillage of waste in between irrigation. Colostomy irrigation also can help avoid constipation.

*Objectives*
To empty and cleanses the colon and re**um
To stimulate peristalsis and help develop regular bowel movement.
To relieve flatulence.

*Indications*
Accomplished after surgery to promote regulated evacuation.
To regulate bowel movement
To help avoid constipation

*Nursing Alert:* The danger of the perforation of the colon is much greater when irrigating a colostomy with a catheter. The use of an irrigation cone usually results in safer administration and better water flow.



*Equipment*
E***a can and tubing
three emesis basins
bath blanket
warm water in a basin
bath towel
bedpans or pail for collecting the return flow
irrigating solution
Newspaper
Also: soap, extra rubber sheet, small colon tube, plastic apron, colostomy dressing tray, wash cloth.
Nursing Care Plans
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18/12/2022

Cancer Vaccine May Be Ready by 2030, Scientists Say.

17/12/2022

Cirrhosis of the Liver

Cirrhosis of the liver refers to all forms of liver disease characterised by a significant loss of cells. It is one of the most serious hepatic diseases. The liver gradually contracts in size and becomes hard and leathery.
The liver is one of the most important glandular organs in the body. It is located high up on the right side of the abdomen just under the diaphragm. It is a vast chemical laboratory which performs many important functions. It produces bile, cholesterol, lecithin, blood albumin vital to the removal of tissue wastes prothrombin essential to the clotting of blood and numerous enzymes. It inactivates hormones no longer needed, synthesises many amino acids used in building tissues and breaks proteins into sugar and fat when required for energy. It stores vitamins and minerals. It also destroys harmful substances and detoxifies drugs, poisons, chemicals and toxins from bacterial infections. Liver damage interferes with all of these functions.
In cirrhosis of the liver, although regenerative activity continues, the progressive loss of liver cells exceeds cell replace- ment. There is also progressive distortion of the vascular system which interferes with the portal blood flow through the liver. The progressive degeneration of liver structure and function may ultimately lead to hepatic failure and death.

Symptoms

In the early stages of the diseases, there may be nothing more than frequent attacks of gas and indigestion, with occasional nausea and vomiting. There may be some abdominal pain and loss of weight. In the advanced stage, the patient develops a low grade fever. He has a foul breath, jaundiced skin and distended veins in the abdomen. Reddish hair like markings, resembling small spiders, may appear on the face, neck, arms and trunk. The abdomen becomes bloated and swollen, the mind gets clouded and there may be considerable bleeding from the stomach.

Causes

Excessive use of alcohol over a long period is the most potent cause of cirrhosis of the liver. It has been estimated that one out of 12 chronic alcoholics in South Africa develops cirrhosis. The disease can progress to end-stage of hepatic failure if the person does not abstain from alcohol. Cirrhosis appears to be related to the duration of alcohol intake and the quantity consumed daily. Recent researches indicate that the average duration of alcohol intake to produce cirrhosis is 10 years and the dose is estimated to be in excess of 500 ml of alcohol daily.
Poor nutrition can be another causative factor in the development of cirrhosis and a chronic alcoholic usually suffers from severe malnutrition as he seldom eats. Other causes of cirrhosis are excessive intake of highly seasoned food, habitual taking of quinine for a prolonged period in tropical climate, and drug treatments for syphillis, fever and other diseases. It may also result from a highly toxic condition of the system in general. In fact, anything which continually overburdens the liver cells and leads to their final breakdown can be a contributing cause of cirrhosis.

Treatment

The patient should be kept in bed. He must abstain completely from alcohol in any form. He should undergo an initial liver cleaning programme with a juice fast for seven days. Freshly extracted juices from red beets, lemon, papaya and grapes may be taken during this period. This may be followed by the fruit and milk diet for two to three weeks. In this regimen, the patient should have three meals a day, each of fresh juicy fruits and milk. The fruits may include apples, pears, grapes, grape fruit, oranges, pineapples and peaches. One litre of milk may be taken on the first day. It should be increased by 250 ml. daily upto two to two and a half litres a day. The milk should be fresh and unboiled, but may be slightly warmed ifdesired. It should be sipped very slowly.

After the fruit and milk diet, the patient may gradually embark upon a well-balanced diet of threebasic food groups, namely (i) seeds, nuts and grains, (ii) vegetables and (iii) fruits, with emphasis on raw organically grown foods. An adequate high quality protein diet is necessary incirrhosis. The best complete proteins for liver patients are obtained from raw goat ‘s milk,home-made raw cottage cheese, sprouted seeds and grains and raw nuts, especially almonds.Vegetables such as beets, squashes, bitter gourd, egg-plant, tomato, carrot, radishes and papaya are useful in this condition. All fats and oils should be excluded from the diet for several weeks.

The patient should avoid all refined, processed and canned foods, sugar in any form, spices and condiments, strong tea and coffee, fried foods, all preparations cooked in ghee, oil or butter andall meats rich in fat. The use of salt should be restricted. The patient should also avoid all chemical additives in food and poisons in air, water and environment.Warm water e***a should be used during the treatment to cleanse the bowels. If constipation ishabitual, all steps should be taken for its eradication. Application of alternate compress to liver area followed by general wet sheet rub will be beneficial. The morning dry friction and breathing and other exercises should form a regular daily feature of the treatment.

26/10/2022

Prostate cancer is cancer that occurs in the prostate. The prostate is a small walnut-shaped gland in males that produces the seminal fluid that nourishes and transports s***m.

Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer. Many prostate cancers grow slowly and are confined to the prostate gland, where they may not cause serious harm. However, while some types of prostate cancer grow slowly and may need minimal or even no treatment, other types are aggressive and can spread quickly.

Prostate cancer that's detected early — when it's still confined to the prostate gland — has the best chance for successful treatment.

Symptoms

Prostate cancer may cause no signs or symptoms in its early stages.

Prostate cancer that's more advanced may cause signs and symptoms such as:

Trouble urinating

Decreased force in the stream of urine

Blood in the urine

Blood in the semen

Bone painLosing weight without trying

Erectile dysfunction

When to see a doctor

Make an appointment with your doctor if you have any persistent signs or symptoms that worry you.

Causes

It's not clear what causes prostate cancer.

Doctors know that prostate cancer begins when cells in the prostate develop changes in their DNA. A cell's DNA contains the instructions that tell a cell what to do. The changes tell the cells to grow and divide more rapidly than normal cells do. The abnormal cells continue living, when other cells would die.

The accumulating abnormal cells form a tumor that can grow to invade nearby tissue. In time, some abnormal cells can break away and spread (metastasize) to other parts of the body.

Risk factors

Factors that can increase your risk of prostate cancer include:

Older age. Your risk of prostate cancer increases as you age. It's most common after age 50.

Race. For reasons not yet determined, Black people have a greater risk of prostate cancer than do people of other races. In Black people, prostate cancer is also more likely to be aggressive or advanced.

Family history. If a blood relative, such as a parent, sibling or child, has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, your risk may be increased. Also, if you have a family history of genes that increase the risk of breast cancer (BRCA1 or BRCA2) or a very strong family history of breast cancer, your risk of prostate cancer may be higher.

Obesity. People who are obese may have a higher risk of prostate cancer compared with people considered to have a healthy weight, though studies have had mixed results. In obese people, the cancer is more likely to be more aggressive and more likely to return after initial treatment.

Complications

Complications of prostate cancer and its treatments include:

Cancer that spreads (metastasizes). Prostate cancer can spread to nearby organs, such as your bladder, or travel through your bloodstream or lymphatic system to your bones or other organs. Prostate cancer that spreads to the bones can cause pain and broken bones. Once prostate cancer has spread to other areas of the body, it may still respond to treatment and may be controlled, but it's unlikely to be cured.

Incontinence. Both prostate cancer and its treatment can cause urinary incontinence. Treatment for incontinence depends on the type you have, how severe it is and the likelihood it will improve over time. Treatment options may include medications, catheters and surgery.

Erectile dysfunction. Erectile dysfunction can result from prostate cancer or its treatment, including surgery, radiation or hormone treatments. Medications, vacuum devices that assist in achieving er****on and surgery are available to treat erectile dysfunction.

Prevention

You can reduce your risk of prostate cancer if you:

Choose a healthy diet full of fruits and vegetables. Eat a variety of fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Fruits and vegetables contain many vitamins and nutrients that can contribute to your health.

Whether you can prevent prostate cancer through diet has yet to be conclusively proved. But eating a healthy diet with a variety of fruits and vegetables can improve your overall health.

Choose healthy foods over supplements. No studies have shown that supplements play a role in reducing your risk of prostate cancer. Instead, choose foods that are rich in vitamins and minerals so that you can maintain healthy levels of vitamins in your body.

Exercise most days of the week. Exercise improves your overall health, helps you maintain your weight and improves your mood. Try to exercise most days of the week. If you're new to exercise, start slow and work your way up to more exercise time each day.

Maintain a healthy weight. If your current weight is healthy, work to maintain it by choosing a healthy diet and exercising most days of the week. If you need to lose weight, add more exercise and reduce the number of calories you eat each day. Ask your doctor for help creating a plan for healthy weight loss.

Talk to your doctor about increased risk of prostate cancer. If you have a very high risk of prostate cancer, you and your doctor may consider medications or other treatments to reduce the risk. Some studies suggest that taking 5-alpha reductase inhibitors, including finasteride (Propecia, Proscar) and dutasteride (Avodart), may reduce the overall risk of developing prostate cancer. These drugs are used to control prostate gland enlargement and hair loss.

However, some evidence indicates that people taking these medications may have an increased risk of getting a more serious form of prostate cancer (high-grade prostate cancer). If you're concerned about your risk of developing prostate cancer, talk with your doctor.