Here are three ways to reduce your risk of breast cancer recommended by the American Institute for Cancer Research. Read and apply, a lot depends on us.
As you know, October is the month of the fight against breast cancer and the month in which we talk more about this serious disease, raise awareness and motivate women to self-examinations, regular check-ups and a healthy lifestyle.
Here are the recommendations and estimates from the Institute of Cancer Research, which says that these methods significantly reduce the risk of getting breast cancer:
1. Maintaining a healthy body weight
One of the most important things we can do is to maintain a healthy body weight - not to lose weight or gain weight excessively and suddenly, especially during menopause. And why? Excess fat tissue can produce chemicals that promote chronic inflammation, increase insulin levels in the blood, and hormones that promote cell growth. In this way, we are not only at risk of breast cancer, but also of ten different types of cancer.
2. Regular physical activity
Physical activity as such reduces the risk of breast cancer before and after menopause. Even the most undemanding physical activity helps to maintain a healthy body weight, encourages better work of the immune system and keeps the gastrointestinal tract in good condition. Not to mention how exercise releases healthy hormones into our body, keeping it healthy.
Therefore, try to organize yourself and fit in at least 30 minutes a day for the type of exercise that suits you best - you will thank yourself.
3. Avoid alcohol
If you can, eliminate alcohol or consume it in moderation. Alcohol has been found to be carcinogenic and can damage DNA; in addition, it can increase the level of hormones in the body and stimulate the work of estrogen, which, in turn, can affect the appearance of cancer. In case you cannot give up your favorite drink, limit yourself to literally one glass a day, reports Avaz.
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