Prostate cancer is the single most common cancer in men. It’s also the second deadliest cancer. Find out how to help prevent prostate cancer after the jump.
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Eat marinara sauce
How it works: The main ingredient in marinara sauce is tomato, and tomatoes are chock-full of lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that has been shown to reduce the risk of developing prostate cancer in men. In fact, the tomato is just one of several anti-prostate cancer foods that we introduced to you not too long ago. Using these foods in creative combinations like marinara sauce is just one of our four fun ways to help prevent prostate cancer.
How to prepare: Recipes for marinara sauce are not hard to come by, so spend some time surfing the internet until you find one that tantalizes your taste buds. And if you’re not the kitchen type, don’t worry; marinara recipes are a cinch to carry out, plus you can freeze or refrigerate the results for future meals. Serve with pasta or as a healthy dipping sauce for homemade pizzas.
Pro tip: Add garlic to increase protection.
Masturbate
How it works: Now before you shake your fist in anger, allow us to explain. By no means is AskMen promoting that men everywhere start masturbating to prevent prostate cancer. But several studies conducted in the last few years have indeed suggested that masturbation protects against prostate cancer. Actually, it was ejaculation, achieved by either sex or masturbation, that showed benefit.
Just how does ejaculation protect against prostate cancer? One theory is that it allows the prostate to clear itself of carcinogens. In other words, masturbation may literally clean your pipes.
Pro tip: Don’t use disease prevention to sell the idea of more sex to your girlfriend.
Go dragon boat racing
How it works: It’s no secret that aerobic exercise is one of the most powerful preventers of disease. As human beings, we are meant to be active. After all, exercise improves circulation, boosts the immune system and increases energy levels. But nowadays, finding the time and motivation to exercise can be tricky. The solution, then, is to combine exercise with fun. So why not get involved in an activity where you and 20 other paddlers race giant boats named after dragons? Sounds pretty awesome.
How to get involved: First things first, you’ll need to find whether there’s dragon boat racing available in your area. Start by asking around at your work. Unbeknown to most, many major organizations like hospitals put together teams on a yearly basis. If occupational opportunities are lacking, then research some external dragon boat racing organizations at the municipal or state/provincial level.
Pro tip: If you can’t get on the water, try any group aerobic activity, such as mountain biking, jogging, spinning, or even dancing.
