Cancer may feel random, but research shows up to 3050% of cases can be prevented with lifestyle tweaks. Your daily habitsfrom what you eat to how you moveshape your risks. Ready to take charge? Lets dive in! 🌟
1. Eat a colourful plate 🥗
Fill half your plate with fruits, veggies, and whole grains. These foods pack antioxidants and fibrethink berries, leafy greens, brown ricehelping your body fight off harmful cells.
2. Keep moving 🏃♀️
Aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate activity, 5 days a week. Walking, cycling, or dancing burns calories and balances hormones linked to cancer risk.
3. Sun smart 🌞
Protect your skin! Use a broadspectrum sunscreen (SPF 30+) and wear hats or umbrellas when youre outdoors. Avoid peak sun hours (10 am4 pm) to lower skin cancer risk.
4. Skip the smoke 🚭
Smoking and even secondhand smoke increase cancer risk. Quitting might be tough, but resources and support groups in your city can help. Your lungs will thank you!
5. Drink mindfully 🍷
Limit alcohol to no more than one drink a day. Too much booze can damage your cells, raising risk for several cancers. Switch to mocktails or green tea for a healthier sip.
6. Stay on top of checkups 🩺
Regular screenings catch issues early. Chat with a doctor about tests like pap smears, mammograms or colon checksdepending on age and family history.
Small changes today can lead to big health wins tomorrow. Start with one habit and build upyour future self will highfive you! 🙌
Reference(s):
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