8 important tips to protect you from cancer

8 important tips to protect you from cancer

Numerous studies and research have shown that your lifestyle has a strong relationship to increase or decrease your chances of developing cancer. Here are top tips for a lifestyle that may protect you from cancer.

There is no magic way to completely prevent cancer, whose development depends on many, some of which are still unknown today.

However, we have compiled the 8 most commonly recognized tips to reduce your chances of developing cancer:

1. Stay away from smoking
Lung cancer kills more men and women than any other cancer in the United States, 28% of all deaths from this disease are linked to lung cancer, the main reason for this is smoking.

Therefore, avoiding smoking greatly reduces the chances of cancer, and if you find it difficult to quit smoking, doctors believe that reducing the amount of cigarettes also has an effective effect.

A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association in 2010 found that smokers who reduced the number of cigarettes from 20 to 10 cigarettes a day, reduced the risk of lung cancer by 27%.

This is an important first step, but do not stop there, but continue until you can stop smoking completely for your health.

What about secondhand smoke?
Another thing about smoking is passive smoking. Even if you don't smoke directly, but you are in areas full of cigarette smoke, you are at risk. Many lung cancers are directly related to secondhand smoke.

It doesn't stop here! There are even other types of cancer that are associated with it as well, such as breast cancer and leukemia which may develop after prolonged exposure to cigarette smoke from others.

2. Maintain a healthy weight
Excess weight is a burden not only on the heart, but also a major risk factor for cancer, with 14% of cancer deaths associated with weight gain.

Doctors recommend maintaining proper weight, not only because of a variety of medical problems associated with obesity, but categorically in order to reduce the risk of cancer.

Overweight has been linked to many types of cancer, such as bladder and esophagus, pancreatic cancer, gallbladder cancer, breast cancer, uterine cancer and kidney cancer.

3 - your mental health first
Stress, stress and even anxiety in everyday life are known to increase the risk of cancer.

There is no scientific evidence that these psychiatric conditions are independent factors for cancer, but people who are nervous always harm their health in general, by:

Increased drinking alcohol.
Smoking.
Overeating.
Use of medicines.
These behaviors increase your risk of cancer, so instead, deal with stress by exercising, meditating and yoga, as well as frequent holidays and psychological support.

4. Proper nutrition
There are different foods that may contribute to the prevention of cancer, especially some types, for example, tomatoes, melons and other foods containing lycopene, these contribute to the prevention of prostate cancer.

Make sure you:

Fill your dish with vegetables and fruits, at least about 14 grams per day.
Avoid processed foods as much as possible.
Focus on: legumes, whole grains, lean meats, fish and low-fat milk.
5 - Stay away from alcohol
When it comes to health, alcohol plays a dual role:

There is ample evidence that consumption of light alcohol, especially red wine, may be beneficial to the heart.
On the other hand, it seems that every alcohol consumption may increase the risk of cancer.
 To prevent cancer, you should know that there is no safe level of alcohol, it is just a matter of dosage.

And if you smoke with alcohol, the risk even doubles.

6. Don't neglect sports
Every form and method of physical activity can prevent many cancers, as studies suggest that exercise may reduce by 30% - 50% the risk of common cancers.

Whatever kind of physical activity you do, the important thing is simply to do so and to make physical activity an integral part of your routine.

7. Family tree is important
Experts recommend looking at family history to better understand the genetic load you carry.If you examine your family history well, you can develop a personal strategy to reduce different cancers and increase the chances of early detection.

The next time you have a family meeting, you can gather information about the health of your relatives and learn a lot of important lessons.

8. Stay in the shadows
To prevent cancer you should minimize direct exposure to sunlight. There is no need for extensive explanation of the sun's damage to the skin and the risk of developing tumors due to prolonged sun exposure.

Be sure to avoid prolonged sun exposure, apply sunscreen, and watch for suspicious moles throughout the body.

By Dr Mahad Shah
Ms Productions