Take Control: Your Cancer Prevention Game Plan
Feeling #helpless after hearing "cancer"? Youre not alone, but heres the good news: Mikkael A. Sekeres, Prof. of Medicine at University of Miami, says about 40% of cases are preventable with lifestyle tweaks. Yep, you have the power! ⚡
1. Fuel Up Right 🍎
Swap choco bombs for fruits & veggies. Aim for colorful platesthink mangoes, guavas, bok choy, and spinach. Antioxidants in these bad boys fight off cell damage that can lead to cancer.
2. Move Your Body 🏃♀️
No need for marathons. Even 30 minutes of daily dance breaks (Bollywood vibes, anyone? 💃) or a quick jog around the block revs up your metabolism and keeps cells in check.
3. Ditch the Bad Stuff 🚭🍷
Smoking and heavy drinking are major no-nos. Cutting back on booze and quitting tobacco can slash your risk drastically. Try herbal tea or fresh coconut water instead! 🥥
4. Sunscreen & Shade ☀️
Love the sun but hate the burn? Use SPF 30+ and rock a wide-brim hat. UV rays can damage skin cells over time, upping your melanoma risk.
5. Sleep & Stress Less 😴🧘♂️
Think of sleep like your phone's recharge modeget 7-8 hours. Also, zen out with meditation or binge-watch your fave K-drama to chill. Lower stress = happy cells!
Adopt these habits and feel empoweredhealth is the real flex! 💪
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
