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Reduce alcohol consumption
- Excessive consumption of alcohol is associated with an increase in the risk of developing at least seven different types of cancer: mouth, throat, larynx, esophagus, liver, colon, small intestine, and breast.
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Reduce alcohol consumption
- People can develop tumors even if they only drink socially. It's ideal to significantly reduce alcohol consumption to avoid the risk of developing cancer.
© Shutterstock
2 / 29 Fotos
Reduce alcohol consumption
- According to The International Agency for Research on Cancer, even just 18 ml of alcohol a day can increase the risk for breast cancer. Consuming 50 ml increases the risk by 50%.
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Reduce or stop smoking
- According to the study, tobacco can increase the risk of developing cancers such as oral, esophagus, intestine, lung, kidney, leukemia, and many others.
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Reduce or stop smoking
- According to the National Cancer Institute in the US, cigarettes are the leading preventable cause of death. The habit doesn't just affect those who smoke, but also those who inhale second-hand smoke.
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Reduce or stop smoking
- Frequent exposure to cigarette smoke can trigger lung, bronchial, and tracheal cancer.
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Healthy weight - According to a study by the American Cancer Society, excessive weight is associated with cancers such as, stomach, esophagus, colo-rectal, liver, pancreatic, breast, uterus, ovary, kidney, and thyroid.
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Healthy weight - Dr. Walter Willett, professor of epidemiology at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, told the Nutrition Action Healthletter in 2010 that the most important thing women can do to avoid breast cancer is to maintain a healthy weight.
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Healthy weight - It's important to pay attention to your weight to avoid longterm health issues.
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Healthy diet - To reduce your risk of cancer, it's important to consume a balanced diet rich in fiber, fruit, and vegetables.
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Avoid sugar
- Cut out sugary soft drinks and opt for water or natural juices. Sugar can have serious consequences for your health and increases the risk of cancer, even more so for those already overweight.
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Reduce red meat - According to a study from Harvard University, a person who consumes 140 g of steak a day has a 10% greater chance of dying from cancer.
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Reduce red meat - The risk increases up to 16% if you consume high quantities of processed meats, such as hamburgers, sausage, and bacon.
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Eat fruits and vegetables - Prepare meals or juices using fruits and vegetables, as they are rich in vitamins. Try to eat the fruits and veggies as quickly as possible after cutting them to avoid losing nutrients.
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Eat fruits and vegetables - Your diet should include plenty of lettuce, broccoli, asparagus, carrots, eggplant, and cucumber. The American Institute for Cancer Research recommends that you fill two-thirds of your plate with fruit, vegetables, and beans and the rest with lean meat or fish.
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Eat whole grains - Choose whole grains and vegetables. They are low in calories and rich in fiber, which helps you maintain a healthy weight while reducing the risk of digestive cancers.
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Broccoli - Doctors have found that there are certain foods that can be incredibly beneficial in preventing any type of cancer. Broccoli, for example, contains many chemopreventive properties that can help fight skin cancer.
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Bitter melon - Many studies show that bitter melon tea (a fruit from Asia) has anticancer properties that can inhibit the growth of breast cancer cells, among others.
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Stay active - Not getting enough physical activity can also be a huge risk factor. A report from AICR reveals that any type of physical exercise helps prevent all type of cancer, but especially colon and breast cancers.
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Stay active - Several studies have proven that just 30 minutes of daily exercise is enough to reduce the risk of cancer 30 to 50%.
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Sun exposure - Sun exposure, particularly to ultraviolet rays, is the main cause of skin cancer, whether it be melanoma (rarer and more aggressive) or non-melanoma (more frequent and less aggressive).
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Sun exposure - When you must spend time in the sun, always use sunscreen with a minimum protection factor of 30 SPF that protects from both UVA and UVB rays. It is also recommended that you wear a hat and sunglasses.
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Women - The study showed that in the case of women, the main risk factors are smoking, being overweight, alcohol consumption, lack of exercise, exposure to UV rays, and Helicobacter pylori infections.
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Men - When it comes to men, the risk of developing cancer could be primarily reduced by cutting out tobacco. Additionally, excessive drinking, an unhealthy diet, and eating too much red meat are other factors that largely affect men.
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Regular check-ups - Make sure you schedule regular check-ups with your doctor, especially if cancer runs in the family. This may include blood tests, physical exams, X-rays, other imaging exams, and genetic testing.
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Doctor visits - Even if you aren't showing any symptoms, regular visits to your doctor allow for early diagnosis. This increases your chances of recovering from the illness.
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Contagions - Certain infectious diseases are associated with various types of cancer, including the stomach, liver, throat, and genital organs.
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Stress
- Although scientists have yet to find a direct link between stress and cancer, it can definitely have an indirect effect. Stress influences behavior and can cause us to acquire unhealthy habits, such as overeating or smoking and drinking excessively. Try to find ways to reduce your stress levels every day. See also: What's the most painful way to die (according to science)?
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Reduce alcohol consumption
- Excessive consumption of alcohol is associated with an increase in the risk of developing at least seven different types of cancer: mouth, throat, larynx, esophagus, liver, colon, small intestine, and breast.
© Shutterstock
1 / 29 Fotos
Reduce alcohol consumption
- People can develop tumors even if they only drink socially. It's ideal to significantly reduce alcohol consumption to avoid the risk of developing cancer.
© Shutterstock
2 / 29 Fotos
Reduce alcohol consumption
- According to The International Agency for Research on Cancer, even just 18 ml of alcohol a day can increase the risk for breast cancer. Consuming 50 ml increases the risk by 50%.
© Shutterstock
3 / 29 Fotos
Reduce or stop smoking
- According to the study, tobacco can increase the risk of developing cancers such as oral, esophagus, intestine, lung, kidney, leukemia, and many others.
© Shutterstock
4 / 29 Fotos
Reduce or stop smoking
- According to the National Cancer Institute in the US, cigarettes are the leading preventable cause of death. The habit doesn't just affect those who smoke, but also those who inhale second-hand smoke.
© Shutterstock
5 / 29 Fotos
Reduce or stop smoking
- Frequent exposure to cigarette smoke can trigger lung, bronchial, and tracheal cancer.
© Shutterstock
6 / 29 Fotos
Healthy weight - According to a study by the American Cancer Society, excessive weight is associated with cancers such as, stomach, esophagus, colo-rectal, liver, pancreatic, breast, uterus, ovary, kidney, and thyroid.
© Shutterstock
7 / 29 Fotos
Healthy weight - Dr. Walter Willett, professor of epidemiology at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, told the Nutrition Action Healthletter in 2010 that the most important thing women can do to avoid breast cancer is to maintain a healthy weight.
© Shutterstock
8 / 29 Fotos
Healthy weight - It's important to pay attention to your weight to avoid longterm health issues.
© Shutterstock
9 / 29 Fotos
Healthy diet - To reduce your risk of cancer, it's important to consume a balanced diet rich in fiber, fruit, and vegetables.
© Shutterstock
10 / 29 Fotos
Avoid sugar
- Cut out sugary soft drinks and opt for water or natural juices. Sugar can have serious consequences for your health and increases the risk of cancer, even more so for those already overweight.
© Shutterstock
11 / 29 Fotos
Reduce red meat - According to a study from Harvard University, a person who consumes 140 g of steak a day has a 10% greater chance of dying from cancer.
© Shutterstock
12 / 29 Fotos
Reduce red meat - The risk increases up to 16% if you consume high quantities of processed meats, such as hamburgers, sausage, and bacon.
© Shutterstock
13 / 29 Fotos
Eat fruits and vegetables - Prepare meals or juices using fruits and vegetables, as they are rich in vitamins. Try to eat the fruits and veggies as quickly as possible after cutting them to avoid losing nutrients.
© Shutterstock
14 / 29 Fotos
Eat fruits and vegetables - Your diet should include plenty of lettuce, broccoli, asparagus, carrots, eggplant, and cucumber. The American Institute for Cancer Research recommends that you fill two-thirds of your plate with fruit, vegetables, and beans and the rest with lean meat or fish.
© Shutterstock
15 / 29 Fotos
Eat whole grains - Choose whole grains and vegetables. They are low in calories and rich in fiber, which helps you maintain a healthy weight while reducing the risk of digestive cancers.
© Shutterstock
16 / 29 Fotos
Broccoli - Doctors have found that there are certain foods that can be incredibly beneficial in preventing any type of cancer. Broccoli, for example, contains many chemopreventive properties that can help fight skin cancer.
© Shutterstock
17 / 29 Fotos
Bitter melon - Many studies show that bitter melon tea (a fruit from Asia) has anticancer properties that can inhibit the growth of breast cancer cells, among others.
© Shutterstock
18 / 29 Fotos
Stay active - Not getting enough physical activity can also be a huge risk factor. A report from AICR reveals that any type of physical exercise helps prevent all type of cancer, but especially colon and breast cancers.
© Shutterstock
19 / 29 Fotos
Stay active - Several studies have proven that just 30 minutes of daily exercise is enough to reduce the risk of cancer 30 to 50%.
© Shutterstock
20 / 29 Fotos
Sun exposure - Sun exposure, particularly to ultraviolet rays, is the main cause of skin cancer, whether it be melanoma (rarer and more aggressive) or non-melanoma (more frequent and less aggressive).
© Shutterstock
21 / 29 Fotos
Sun exposure - When you must spend time in the sun, always use sunscreen with a minimum protection factor of 30 SPF that protects from both UVA and UVB rays. It is also recommended that you wear a hat and sunglasses.
© Shutterstock
22 / 29 Fotos
Women - The study showed that in the case of women, the main risk factors are smoking, being overweight, alcohol consumption, lack of exercise, exposure to UV rays, and Helicobacter pylori infections.
© Shutterstock
23 / 29 Fotos
Men - When it comes to men, the risk of developing cancer could be primarily reduced by cutting out tobacco. Additionally, excessive drinking, an unhealthy diet, and eating too much red meat are other factors that largely affect men.
© Shutterstock
24 / 29 Fotos
Regular check-ups - Make sure you schedule regular check-ups with your doctor, especially if cancer runs in the family. This may include blood tests, physical exams, X-rays, other imaging exams, and genetic testing.
© Shutterstock
25 / 29 Fotos
Doctor visits - Even if you aren't showing any symptoms, regular visits to your doctor allow for early diagnosis. This increases your chances of recovering from the illness.
© Shutterstock
26 / 29 Fotos
Contagions - Certain infectious diseases are associated with various types of cancer, including the stomach, liver, throat, and genital organs.
© Shutterstock
27 / 29 Fotos
Stress
- Although scientists have yet to find a direct link between stress and cancer, it can definitely have an indirect effect. Stress influences behavior and can cause us to acquire unhealthy habits, such as overeating or smoking and drinking excessively. Try to find ways to reduce your stress levels every day. See also: What's the most painful way to die (according to science)?
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Daily habits to lower your risk of cancer
Lifestyle changes can make all the difference in preventing cancer
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A study by the American Cancer Society reveals that certain daily habits can prevent the development of cancer by up to 42%. Smoking, excessive drinking, obesity, and an unhealthy diet are some of the habits that can trigger the illness. Although the principal causes are genetic, there are habits we can avoid or incorporate into our daily lives that help prevent and treat the illness.
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