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Cancer or malignant neoplasm in medical term is a disease in which a group of cells display uncontrolled growth (division beyond the normal limits), invasion (intrusion on and destruction of adjacent tissues), and sometimes metastasis (spread to other locations in the body via lymph or blood). It said to be the second cause of death and over 1.4 million new cases will be diagnosed in 2008 alone.
Cancer may affect all ages but the risk differs for most varieties of increase with age. And nearly all of the cancer was caused by the abnormalities in the genetic material of the transformed cell and this abnormality usually due to the carcinogens and errors in DNA replications. Even though cause of cancer varies and can complex as one can imagine there are still things that you can do to lessen the risk of having cancer – having a healthy lifestyle.
Here are some top life style changes that can help prevent cancer from Sixwise Health Care Tips:
1. Lose Weight: Obesity is a risk factor for many types of cancer, including breast, colon, endometrium, esophagus, kidney and others.
2. Quit Smoking: This is the major cause of lung cancer.
3. Limit Alcohol Consumption: Drinking alcohol in excess increases your risk of various cancers.
4. Eat More Fruits and Vegetables: They're loaded with cancer-fighting nutrients, such as phytoestrogens, plus they help keep you at a healthy weight.
5. Limit Intake of Processed
Meats and Trans Fats: Processed meats, like lunchmeats, hot dogs, bacon and sausages have been linked to prostate and other cancers.
6. Exercise Regularly. Exercise will reduce your risk of just about every type of cancer.
"Being active helps reduce your cancer risk by helping with weight control, and can also reduce your risk by influencing hormone levels and your immune system," according to ACS.
7. Avoid Exposure to Environmental Chemicals and Air Pollution. As air pollution inside the home is one of the fastest-growing causes of disease, leading health organizations now strongly recommend you use a high-quality air purifier in your home, such as the PIONAIR™ Air Treatment System.
8. Get the Proper Amount of Vitamin D. Maintaining healthy vitamin D levels are known to protect against cancer, according to the Vitamin D Council. Experts say 15-20 minutes of sunlight a day is an ideal amount for a light-skinned person to produce the right amount of vitamin D. If you have darker skin, you'll need to stay out significantly longer.
9. Manage Your Stress. Positive emotions and reduction of stress support your immune system, which may contribute to slowing the progress of cancer and warding it off in the first place. To reduce stress in your life, see this past article, and if you need a little help getting started we highly recommend the Pure Relaxation: Guided Meditations for Body, Mind & Spirit CD by respected meditation expert Mary Maddux.
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