Other regimens are recommended in patients with specific risk factors such as a positive family history of colon cancer. Some practitioners prefer to have a baseline EKG on all asymptomatic patients done once between 50-60 years. PSA Screening is not recommended by U.S. Preventive Services Task Force for routine screening. If PSA is used for screening, it is imperative that the risks and the options are well understood by the patient and physician. Patients with symptoms or risk may warrant use of PSA testing.
Prescribed medication is useful only when coupled with a behavior modification program.
You need regular physical activity to achieve and maintain good health. With your doctor, set safe and realistic fitness goals. It is important to start slowly, then increase activity. For example, begin walking 20 to 30 minutes 3 times per week, then 4 times a week, until you are walking every day. There are many ways you can decrease the risk of accidents.