Some women carry certain genetic changes in their BRCA genes that increase their risks for getting breast, ovarian and other kinds of cancers at a young age. BRCA stands for BReast CAncer susceptibility gene. There are two BRCA genes: BRCA1 and BRCA2..

Men should also monitor what kind of food they eat, opting for foods that are good for their cholesterol levels and heart health. He said though a one-a-day multivitamin can be helpful, he doesn’t recommend stocking up on many vitamins and supplements.