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Did you know that 30 percent to 50 percent of cancers are preventable? Today it is proven that one of our biggest risk factors for cancer is not only genetic causes of cancer, but also our lifestyle.
So we are looking at a number of nutritious healthy habits that can help prevent cancer at least a little bit.
Prevent cancer
Use sunscreen
Those who go out in the sun every day will try to apply UVA and UVB sunscreen daily (SPF 15 or more). This will prevent the harmful rays of the sun.
Sunscreen inhibits the growth of melanoma which takes the shape of a deadly skin cancer. So using sunscreen to prevent skin cancer is very effective and efficient.
Avoid direct sunlight
Avoid direct sunlight from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is when the sun's harmful rays scatter the most. Umbrellas, full body clothing, sunglasses, hats, etc. can be used to prevent skin cancer.
Water
Sweet drinking water (such as soda water) increases the risk of pancreatic cancer. Give up the tendency to drink cola, drink pure water. Leave as many plastic bottles as possible for drinking or holding water. If the use of plastic bottles is essential, use BPA-free bottles.
Exercise
Exercise regularly. Studies have shown that exercise reduces the risk of 13 types of cancer in our body. So regular exercise will keep your heart pumping rate right and help keep the blood circulation rate in the body right which will prevent your lungs, kidneys, colorectal, breasts and other organs from getting cancer.
Refrain from taking drugs
Studies have shown that the risk of testicular cancer is increasing in most of the young people who use cannabis. Steroids are another drug that can injure our body, it increases the risk of liver cancer. An easy way to prevent this type of cancer is to stay drug free.
Limit alcohol levels
Alcohol consumption can increase the risk of cancer of the mouth, throat, esophagus, liver, colon, rectal, breast, pancreas and stomach. So try to keep yourself healthy by stopping drinking.
Practice safe sex
Sexually transmitted diseases such as HPV (human papillomavirus) - this virus increases the risk of cervical cancer in women and increases the risk of penile cancer in men. HIV / AIDS can increase the risk of lymphoma if left untreated. Unprotected oral s ** increases the risk of mouth and throat cancer. So practice a safe sex to prevent the risk of this type of cancer.
Eliminate the habit of smoking
Did you know that smoking is the number 1 cause of early death in the United States? This cause of premature death is avoidable. About 36 percent of tobacco-related deaths are caused by lung cancer, cancer of the mouth, throat, and many other areas. Chewing tobacco is not good at all because it is known to be a risk factor for cancer of the mouth, tongue, cheeks and gums as well as pancreas and esophageal cancer.
Maintain a healthy weight
Studies have shown that people with high body fat are more likely to develop a variety of cancers, including endometrial, exophageal, liver, kidney, pancreas, colorectal, breast, gallbladder, ovarian and thyroid cancers. So if you are overweight, try to reduce it.