Cancer Prevention Tips and Facts
- Eat a Healthy Diet. Eat at least 6 servings of fresh fruits and veggies and eat less red meat.
- Take Vitamin D. Vitamin D supplementation reduces cancer risk. This is especially important from October through March.
- Get Some Sun. From April to September, expose your skin to 15-20 minutes of sunlight every day but avoid excessive exposure and sunburns.
- Relax and Laugh. Laugh often and try yoga or meditation to ease your mind.
- Get Screened. Women should have annual mammograms, pap tests and breast exams.
- Exercise Regularly. Aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity 3 times/week or more.
- Don't Smoke. And avoid second-hand smoke. Smoking increases the risk of many cancers, including breast cancer.
- Avoid Toxins. Common substances like household cleaning products and pesticides may contain harmful chemicals.
- Share Your Love. The more love you give the more love you get.
- Be Body Aware. Listen and trust what your body is telling you—if you have a concern, visit your doctor.
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Making lifestyle changes such as improving your diet, exercising more and meditating can actually change your genes.
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