Having immediate male family members (such as a father or brother) with prostate cancer significantly increase your risk of developing it yourself. In fact, the risk is more than doubled! It's essential that you notify your doctor of any family history of prostate cancer so you can work together to build a comprehensive preventive program. Note that the risk is high for men with a brother diagnosed with prostate cancer than a father. In addition, the risk is increased for those men who have multiple relatives with prostate cancer, especially if those relatives were diagnosed at a young age (e.g., before 40). Ask your doctor to test to see if you have mutations of the BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes, which may increase your chances of prostate cancer. These include erectile dysfunction, blood in your urine, pain when you urinate or have sex, pain in the hips or low back, or always feeling like you need to urinate. However, prostate cancer is often asymptomatic, at least until it has spread to affect other parts of the body, such as the bones. Patients diagnosed with prostate cancer rarely report the above symptoms of incontinence, blood in the urine, impotence, etc. The American Cancer Society recommends getting screened for prostate cancer beginning at age 50 (or age 45 if you have any risk factors for prostate cancer). Screening involves the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test. PSA is a substance made by both the normal and cancer the cells in your prostate that is found in a small amount in the blood. Most men have PSA levels of 4 nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL) of blood, and the higher the PSA leve, the higher the chance of cancer. The gap between screenings depends on the results of this test. Men who have a PSA of less than 2.5 ng/mL need retesting every 2 years, whereas men with higher PSA levels should be tested annually. A digital rectal exam (DRE) may also be included in the screening. In this exam, a clinician will feel for a nodule on the back side of the prostate. Neither the PSA nor the DRE is conclusive. You will likely need a biopsy to diagnose prostate cancer. At present, the American Cancer Society recommends that men should make an informed decision about prostate screening after detailed discussion with their primary care physicians. Screening can help locate cancers early, but there is no conclusive research as to whether screening actually saves lives. That said, catching the cancer earlier increases the chance that it can be treated successfully.

Summary: Be aware of your family history. Know the symptoms of a potential prostate problem. See your doctor regularly.

This is similar to an electrical pencil sharpener. It is quick and takes less effort than the method above, if you are able to obtain this item.

Summary: Purchase a crayon sharpener. Put the tip of the crayon in and let it grind away until it is sharp.

Some grains do not include gluten. You can eat products made from corn, like corn flour, cornmeal, and grits. Rice is also safe, along with amaranth, buckwheat, cassava, flax, millet, quinoa, soy, and tapioca. Unless you also have a dairy allergy, most dairy products are safe for people with gluten intolerances. That includes: Eggs Milk Butter Cream cheese and cottage cheese Swiss, cheddar, and mozzarella cheeses Plain yogurt Fresh meats don't have gluten unless they are processed or crumbed. Check the ingredients to be sure. Make sure you buy grass-fed meat, such as grass-fed meat and grass-fed poultry. You can also eat wild fish, shellfish, pork, and wild game. Vegetables are not only healthy, but also gluten-free. Leafy greens, tomatoes, carrots, broccoli, peppers, mushrooms, and many more are safe to eat. You can even eat potatoes. You can have fresh, frozen, or canned without additives. Just make sure the vegetables do not have sauces or gluten additives. Always check the labels to ensure there are no gluten additives. Fruits are safe to eat. Go for apples, grapes, oranges, melon, berries, peaches, cherries, and plums. You can also use shredded coconut to top your food or to bake with. Nuts are also a safe snack. Nut butters, such as peanut butter and almond butter, are also great gluten-free products. Adding mustard, horseradish, and mayonnaise does not add gluten to your foods. Tapenade and salsa are also safe. Many cooking oils, like canola and olive oil, are also gluten-free. Soy sauces are often made with wheat and are not gluten-free. You can double check the label or call the company to find out. You can also eat pure spices. Check the label on ketchup before eating it.

Summary: Eat corn, rice, and quinoa. Go for dairy products. Buy meat. Eat more vegetables. Snack on fruit and nuts. Top your food with condiments.

Set the glass on small plates so you can catch the overflow from the fizz. Pour the soda slowly to keep it from overflowing. For best results, start with chilled soda. You can also chill your glass by setting it in the freezer for about 10 minutes beforehand. Pouring the soda first and then adding the ice cream will result in a small amount of foam. If you prefer a float with more foam, add the ice cream to the cup before the soda. Slowly add one scoop of vanilla ice cream into each glass. If you have more room, and you prefer more ice cream, add another scoop. For best results, make sure your ice cream is very cold. If it gets too hard to scoop, you can leave it on the counter for a few minutes to soften. If the ice cream sticks, use a spoon to push it off the scooper into the cup. Drizzle a small amount of cola on top of the ice cream. This will turn to foam. Keep pouring until your glass is full. Tilt your glass slightly and pour the cola slowly to reduce foam. Fill your cup until the coke is just higher than the ice cream. Let your float sit a while. Give it about 5-10 minutes for the ice cream to melt but not too long, or it won't be cold enough. Stir until it reaches a consistency somewhere between "ice cream soup" and a milkshake. Add cola to thin it or ice cream to thicken it as you desire. Dip a spoon in your cup and top it off with a straw. Eat your float slowly, starting with the cold frozen foam on top, scooping ice cream and cola together with your spoon. Use the straw to sip the remainder of creamy cola left in the glass.
Summary: Fill a glass 3/4 with cola. Add the ice cream. Top off your float. Mix it up (optional). Serve.