Cardiac disease and prostate connection

Cardiac disease is common in my family.  In general, my risk factors are low.  I've just been diagnosed  enlarged prostate with a 1.5cm nodule.  I'm 52 years old.  I've read that lifestyle choices for prostate health are the same as for cardiac disease.  But there seems to be two camps:  One says low-carb "Atkins" syle is best, the other says low-fat "Ornish" style is best.  I don't have the actual numbers handy but my last blood work showed TC around 180, HDL around 50 and LDL around 100.  Does this suggest I need Atkins or Ornish?

Thanks in advance,

Kevin

[Flycaster305]

I've had lots of heart stents and also had my prostate removed.  I simply used my head, exercised daily, cut down on fats, carbs, ate more vegetables, and tried to lose about a pound a month.  I've lost now 45 pounds.  I wouldn't worry about the type of diet, I'd just use common sense.  

[erijon]

Flycaster is right, it's more of a lifestyle change than a diet. Like Flycaster, I changed my diet as he discussed on January 2nd, 2007 and started exercising daily. I make sure to get at least 45 minutes and try to target 75% of my target heart rate. I don't eat empty carbs or anything high in fat or sodium. It's just common sense. I have managed to lose 65 pounds during this time, slow is better. A healthy lifestyle is good for every part of your body! Just do what works for you, just make sure it's something you can stick with.

Good luck!

Jon

[kaypeeoh]

Guys, thanks for the advice.   'Common sense' and I have never been on good terms but as I'm officially an old fart now, I guess we'll need to get acquaited.   I've been a marathon runner for over twenty years, which is why I never paid much attention to cholesterol.  Not being able to get an hour's run in without visiting the bushes to pee is my biggest concern right now.  

kevin