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According to Breast Cancer UK, over 45,000 women in the UK have been diagnosed with breast cancer, with an estimated 12,000 women expected to die annually.
So what is the biggest factor for being diagnosed with breast cancer? Well not your genetics, according to statistics. Only about 10 percent of breast cancer cases are caused by genetics, with the remaining 90 percent being caused by other factors such as diet, weight and using carcinogenic substances, such as nicotine.
Research also suggests that a healthy diet and plenty of exercise can reduce a woman's breast cancer risk.
Although breast cancer (and obesity) is on the rise in the UK, many women don't consider their eating and exercise habits important when it comes to their breast cancer risk.
Yet statistics show that women who eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly have a lower risk of developing breast cancer. They also have a higher survival rate compared to breast cancer sufferers who don't follow these measures.
According to a 2009 report by the European Cancer Prevention Organisation, your weight - and more importantly, how much you exercise - also play key roles in a woman's breast cancer risk. Women who were obese or exercised infrequently were at a significantly higher risk for developing breast cancer.
Reduce Your Breast Cancer Risk with Diet and Exercise
Now that we know that diet and exercise can reduce your breast cancer risk, how can you incorporate it into your lifestyle? Simply follow these three tips to reduce your risk:-
1. Eat at least five servings of fruit or vegetables each day: Studies show women who eat plenty of plant-based foods are at a lower risk of developing breast cancer.
2. Avoid foods that lead to weight gain: Try to swerve highly calorific foods such as fried, high-fat or sugary products.
3. Make exercise a priority: Exercise for at least 30 minutes six times a week to reduce your breast cancer risk. Walking briskly, jogging or dancing are all great exercise methods.
Although you can never completely eliminate your chances of developing breast cancer risk, you can take steps to reduce your risk, and the easiest and safest way is through diet and exercise.
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Posted by: Theo Wood | 1st October 2010 |
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