Experts say that many types of cancers are actually preventable. That is because some aspects of our lifestyles can make us less likely or more likely to get cancer. There are some steps you can take today to help prevent cancer and you want to be aware of them. These anti-cancer lifestyle programs are great for anyone to try. Read on to learn more about the anti-cancer lifestyle programs you should follow!
Eat Well
Healthy food choices can help to prevent cancer.
- Eat more fruits, vegetables, fish, poultry, legumes (such as beans and peas), and whole grains.
- Consume less red meat.
- Cut down on processed meat such as hot dogs, and bacon.
- Avoid food that contains refined grains.
- Limit sweets.
Eating healthy foods is the ideal way to get the key minerals and vitamins needed by your body.
Keep A Healthy Weight
If you are extremely overweight, your chances of getting cancer are higher. People whose fat is accumulated in the waist area will be at a greater risk than people whose fat is stored in the thighs or hips. Having a healthy diet and staying active can help you to reach or maintain a healthy weight. It can be challenging to change habits when it comes to eating and being active but you can do it by taking one step at a time.
Keep Active
Staying active every day can help to prevent many types of cancers. Being physically active and getting enough sleep will work together to reduce your cancer risk even more than just getting activity alone. If you are not used to being active every day, think about starting with small steps to change your daily habits.
Protect Your Skin
Most skin cancer is caused by having too much sunlight. You can follow these tips to prevent skin cancer:
- Stay out of the sun if possible, especially during the peak hours of ultraviolet (UV) exposure.
- If you are under the hot sun, put on protective clothing, like a long-sleeved shirt, wide-brimmed hat, and pants.
- Wear a sunscreen that has a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 30. Apply it every day, even when it is cloudy outside.
Get Regular Checkups
Visit your doctor for regular checkups. This is good for your health. Your doctor can plan for regular screenings for different types of cancer, for example, stool tests for colon cancer and mammograms for breast cancer. Most screenings and checkups can detect cancer early, when it is easier to treat.
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