As men age, the prostate grows and applies increased pressure to the urethra. This can be as uncomfortable as it sounds for some men, but for others the rate of growth is comparably slow and the result negligible. An enlarged prostate becomes problematic for more than 50 percent of men in their 50s, and that percentage increases significantly further down the line. The problem is easy to detect: It’s characterized by marked changes in the frequency and flow of urination.

An enlarged prostate is no different from any other medical condition in that your doctor is the best source for advice and treatment solutions. A few general tips have been shown to alleviate such prostate problems, however. Exercise regularly and cut down on your alcohol and caffeine intake, for starters.