On Sunday, former American president Joe Biden’s office announced he had been diagnosed with an aggressive, high-grade form of prostate cancer. He reportedly saw a doctor last week for

urinary symptoms and is said to be reviewing treatment options as the cancer could be manageable. One in eight men in the UK are expected to get prostate cancer and the condition made up 7%

of all cancer deaths between 2017 and 2019, according to Cancer Research UK. It very rarely has symptoms in its earliest stages, meaning most people only get diagnosed once it has advanced

and spread elsewhere. While it’s unclear exactly what foods or lifestyle changes can prevent the condition, Prostate Cancer UK highlighted that eating well and exercising can help reduce

charity recommended at least 150 minutes per week of moderate intensity exercise. It suggested: “This could be 30 minutes five times a week, and could include brisk walking, cycling or even

gardening - anything that gets your heart rate up.” However, if you are living a very sedentary lifestyle it’s best to start small with 10 to 15 minutes at a time and build up to the

recommended levels. For people who are already active, 75 minutes of vigorous intensity activity each week is recommended. This can include the likes of running or swimming. Focusing on

exercises that build major muscle groups can also help reduce your risk and this doesn’t have to just be at the gym. While resistance bands, dumbbells and gym machines work well, the experts

noted that carrying heavy shopping bags or working hard in the garden could have similar effects. However, the charity urged: “Speak to your doctor before starting any new exercise,

especially if you have health problems such as heart or lung disease or joint problems.” While having healthy activity and eating habits can help control your weight and reduce the risk of

prostate cancer, alongside a range of other health issues like heart disease, some people will still be more likely to fall ill. RISK FACTORS FOR PROSTATE CANCER Prostate Cancer UK noted

some of the top risk factors for the condition include age, family history and ethnicity. The most common age for diagnosis is between 70 and 74, although your risk starts to increase from

the age of 50. This can be reduced further to 45 if you have other risk factors such as being black or having a family history. You can be two and a half times more likely to get prostate

cancer if a close male relative like your father or brother has it. Black men are also more prone to the condition, although it’s unclear why. Currently, a quarter of black men in the UK are

predicted to get prostate cancer in their lifetime. The charity urged: “If you have any of these risk factors or if you have any symptoms, speak to your GP. They can talk to you about your

risk, and about the tests that are used to diagnose prostate cancer.”