Prostate Health Improved with Physical Activity

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“The study about physical activity for subjects with prevention of benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH).” Int Neurourol J. 2014 Sep;18(3):155-62. 51087 Shin Ah Kim. Departmentof Urology, Hanyang University College of Medicine, 222 Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul 133-791, Korea. TEL: +82-2-2220-0660 / Fax: +82-2-2293-0660 / gdindus@hanmail.net SUMMARY: In 582 subjects aged ≥40 years lower levels of sedentary time (4.5-7.0 hr/day) had a significantly lower risk of BPH, with an odds ratio of 0.93, than those with a higher sedentary time (>7 hr/day) who had an odds ratio of 1.72 for BPH. This study shows that reducing sedentary time can have a protective effect and reduce the prevalence of BPH.

“Physical activity and benign prostatic hyperplasia-related outcomes and nocturia.” Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2015 Mar;47(3):581-92. 51088 Kathleen Y. Wolin, Sc.D., Departments of Public Health Sciences and Surgery, Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University Chicago, 2160 S 1st Avenue; Maywood, IL 60153 kate@drkatewolin.com SUMMARY: ­In more than 30,000 males BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia) related symptoms and nocturia physical activity (PA) was strongly and inversely associated with nocturia (night time urination). Men who were active ≥1 h·wk(-1) were 13% less likely to report nocturia and 34% less likely to report severe nocturia as compared with men who reported no PA.

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