High risk means that the chances of getting cancer may be greater, but it does not mean that cancer will develop. It isn’t always clear why one person gets cancer and another doesn’t. How do you reduce your risk? (or prevention) means taking action to lower the risk of developing cancer. There are things you can do to lower your overall chance of developing certain types of cancer and stay well. At least one-third of all cancer cases are preventable. Prevention offers the most cost-effective long-term strategy for the control of cancer. This includes: Healthy Choices Whatever age or stage you’re at in life, it’s never too late to start living well. Things like being active, healthy eating, drinking alcohol less, not smoking, limiting your exposure to synthetic hormones or harmful chemicals all help to reduce your risk forcancer. Even the smallest – change can make a big difference. Physical activity Regular physical activity can help you maintain a healthier body weight and moderate hormones in your body key factors that help reduce the risk of breast cancer. But being active – doesn’t mean you have to go hard at the gym. It could be a brisk daily walk, playing with the kids, cleaning your house, or getting a workout as you garden. Find something you enjoy doing or always wanted to try. Take the first step incorporate activity into things you already do, like taking the stairs instead of the elevator Set a goal. write it down go for a walk at lunch exercise with a friend try to work up to 30 minutes of physical activity a day for 5 days a week Healthy eating
High risk means that the chances of getting cancer may be greater, but it does not mean that cancer will develop. It isn’t always clear why one person gets cancer and another doesn’t. How do you reduce your risk? (or prevention) means taking action to lower the risk of developing cancer. There are things you can do to lower your overall chance of developing certain types of cancer and stay well. At least one-third of all cancer cases are preventable. Prevention offers the most cost-effective long-term strategy for the control of cancer. This includes: Healthy Choices Whatever age or stage you’re at in life, it’s never too late to start living well. Things like being active, healthy eating, drinking alcohol less, not smoking, limiting your exposure to synthetic hormones or harmful chemicals – all help to reduce your risk forcancer. Even the smallest change can make a big difference. Physical activity Regular physical activity can help you maintain a healthier body weight and moderate hormones in your body – key factors that help reduce the risk of breast cancer. But being active doesn’t mean you have to go hard at the gym. It could be a brisk daily walk, playing with the kids, cleaning your house, or getting a workout as you garden. Find something you enjoy doing or always wanted to try. Take the first step incorporate activity into things you already do, like taking the stairs instead of the elevator Set a goal. write it down go for a walk at lunch exercise with a friend try to work up to 30 minutes of physical activity a day for 5 days a week Healthy eating
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