Posted in Category : Women's Health | March 5, 2008
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Women generally ask that can regular exercise and healthy eating habits prevent breast cancer. Evidence has shown that breast cancer prevention is indeed possible through healthy lifestyles. Benefits of following a healthy lifestyle are immense. If you are walking or exercising daily, then chances of having cancer can reduce considerably.

You should take the following steps for breast cancer prevention. These measures will definitely lead you in the right direction of breast cancer prevention.

You should have some control on what you drink and eat. One of the most important breast cancer prevention measures you should take is to limit your alcohol intake. There is a strong link between breast cancer and alcohol consumption. You should avoid alcohol completely. Limiting alcohol intake will definitely protect you against breast cancer. No need to abstain from alcohol, but you must take it in controlled quantities.

Try to maintain a healthy lifestyle. There is a clear link between breast cancer and obesity. Obesity is nothing but having more weight that is not appropriate for your height and age. Excess fatty tissues mean more circulation of estrogen and progesterone in your body. The more you are exposed to estrogen the more you have chances of having breast cancer.
You must stay physically active. Regular exercise provides a healthy weight. As a consequence you will lower your risk of having breast cancer. Your goal should be at least 25 to 30 minutes of regular exercise. Begin your exercise program gradually if you have not done any physical exercises in the past. Weight bearing exercises such as aerobics, jogging or walking are extremely beneficial and help to keep your bones strong.

Limit intake of dietary fats to lead a healthy life.  By reducing your fat intake you not only decrease the risk of invasive breast cancer but you also decrease the risk of some other diseases such as card vascular diseases and diabetes.

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