How to Reduce Cancer Risks?
Nowadays, cancer seems to be everywhere, and we all know someone who has had a problem with cancer. But can it be prevented?
Aging is a major cause of cancer and one cannot prevent it, but more than 40% of all cancers diagnosed each year can be prevented. As per Prospect Medical CEO Sam Lee, there are things that anyone can do to reduce the risk of cancer and the risk of other serious diseases while improving life, and living healthier and longer.
Maintain a balanced weight
The fact is that obesity can increase your risk of many types of cancer, while maintaining a healthy weight reduces the risk of different types of cancer, such as prostate, breast, kidney, lung and colon cancer.
Regular screening
With no symptoms in the early stages of cancer, regular screening can help you catch cancer when it is small and concentrated in one area, which is often the easiest way to treat it.
Eat healthy
Today, we are very busy and do not pay attention to what we eat. It has been a long time since we have eaten healthy without processed foods, and in earlier days, people never heard of cancer due to this reason. This fast modern way of life has a negative impact on our health. There are studies that show that eating fruits and vegetables, fish and whole sizes is associated with a lower risk of cancer.
The American Cancer Society and prospect medical recommend cutting down on sugar, some kind of soda and candy, having whole-meal pasta, cereals and bread, 5 to 9 servings of fresh vegetables and fresh fruit and consuming less processed and red meat every day.
Exercises
Physical activity has been shown to reduce the risk of breast and colon cancer. 30 minutes of exercise a day is good enough.
No tobacco
In America, smoking leads to every one out of five deaths. 80% of people dying from lung cancer are victims of tobacco products, with about 480,000 premature deaths each year - which are preventable.
Reducing the intake of alcohol
Most people know that excessive drinking can cause health problems in the long run. But it does not overlook the fact that alcohol also increases the risk of cancer. Drinking in moderation is a wise decision; as it does not burden the body.
Author Bio: The author likes to write on various medical issues and conditions in his spare time, for enhancing the knowledge of readers about the same.
