Ways to Prevent Breast Cancer:
- Maintain a Healthy Weight: Excess weight increases breast cancer risk.
- Exercise Regularly: Aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise per week.
- Eat a Balanced Diet: Focus on whole foods, fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
- Limit Alcohol Consumption: Excessive alcohol consumption increases risk.
- Don't Smoke: Smoking is linked to various cancers, including breast cancer.
- Breastfeed: Breastfeeding has been shown to lower breast cancer risk.
- Limit Hormone Replacement Therapy: HRT can increase risk; consult your doctor.
- Get Regular Screenings: Annual mammograms and clinical exams are crucial.
- Know Your Family History: Share your family medical history with your doctor.
- Reduce Radiation Exposure:
Limit unnecessary CT scans and X-rays