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 =__How can I prevent myself from getting breast cancer?__ =  There is no absolute way to prevent breast cancer. However, there are things all women can do that might reduce their risk. These things include: 1. Maintain a healthy body weight, with a BMI that is less than 25. (BMI stands for body mass index which is the measure of a person’s weight in relation to their height) Especially weight gain during midlife has been shown to significantly increase a person’s risk of getting breast cancer

2. Minimize or avoid the use of alcohol. Alcohol use is the most established dietary risk factor for breast cancer. It has been scientifically proven that consuming more than one alcoholic beverage a day can increase breast cancer risk by as much as 20 – 25%. 3. Eat healthy, and consume as many fruits and vegetables as possible. Especially things like broccoli, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, spinach, carrots, tomatoes, berries, citrus, and cherries are great for prevention against breast cancer.  4. Exercise on a daily basis for the rest of your life. Many studies have shown that regular exercise provides powerful protection against breast cancer. Aim for 30 minutes or more of moderate aerobic activity.

5. Maintain a positive mental outlook. Engage in self-nurturing behaviors regularly. Develop rich, warm and mutually beneficial relationships with family and friends. Get adequate sleep (7-8 hours per night). The mind-body associations with breast cancer are significant. Overall, you should be eating healthy, avoiding certain chemicals with estrogen-like properties, limit alcohol use, exercise regularly, and maintain a healthy body weight. Also, women who choose to breast-feed for at least several months and not using PHT if it’s not necessary helps lower risk of getting breast cancer. 



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 * //Eating healthy helps reduce your chances of getting breast cancer//**

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 * //Maintaining a healthy body weight helps prevent you from developing a breast cancer tumor//**

[] // **Reducing alcohol use helps prevent you from getting breast cancer** //

**__MINI QUIZ:__**

1. Is there an absolute way to prevent breast cancer? 2. State three things that you can do to help prevent yourself from getting breast cancer?



1. No 2. Eating healthy, maintaining a healthy body weight, and reducing alcohol use
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