8 ways to prevent breast cancer
While some breast cancer risk factors are inherited and some are unknown, there are many factors that you can control. Here's what you can do to protect yourself as much as possible.
8 ways to prevent breast cancer
1. Maintain a healthy weight, particularly after menopause.
Excess weight is cited as a risk factor for a number of cancers, including breast cancer. Aim to get your BMI (for Body Mass Index; a measurement of your weight relative to your height) to less than 25.
Having trouble playing the weighting game? Learn more here about healthy weight loss tips that work.
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