Thursday, May 8, 2008

Preventive Measures

Stay at a healthy weight. Research has shown excess weight can increase your risk of getting breast cancer.
Remain active. Dedicate at least 30 minutes of your time to doing something physical.
Eat fruits and vegetables. Fruits and vegetables contain minerals that can help protect you against cancer.
Limit alcohol. Studies have shown a link between drinking alcohol (any kind of alcohol - beer, wine, liquor) and breast cancer. If you do drink have no more than one drink a day or don't drink at all.
Don't smoke. One study showed that women who smoked 20 or more cigarettes a day for 40 years increased their risk for getting breast cancer to 83%!
Smoking increases your risk for other cancers and heart disease.

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