Do overweight or obese men have a greater risk of being diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)?
A study from Switzerland included almost 8000 men. Basically, the researchers found that men treated for BPH were more likely to be obese. This is an interesting finding, because we all know by now all of the unhealthy things that can happen when someone carries too much weight. Maintaining a healthy weight is not a fun or sexy thing to discuss with men or women, but it should be emphasized as much as any other lifestyle factor. Preliminary evidence suggests that obese men have an increased risk of BPH and even prostate cancer. In addition, we already should know that being obese increases your risk of cardiovascular disease and type II diabetes. Therefore, next time you are in your doctors office ask her or him to calculate your Body Mass Index (BMI). The BMI is just calculated by taking your weight (in kilograms) and dividing it by your height (in meters squared) [BMI=weight (kg)/height2 (meters)]. If your BMI is 25-29, this is classified as being overweight, and if your BMI is 30 or
