Because it's World Cancer Day, chances are you also received news giving tips on cancer prevention.
FAYETTEVILLE, NC - JUNE 17: Lasers are precisely pinpointed on a patient with prostate cancer at the radiation oncology center at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center June 17, 2003 in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Innovations in cancer treatment, such as more precise doses for chemotherapy drugs and high-tech radiation machines - as well as improved support groups for sufferers and family members - are making treatment of the disease more effective than ever.
Although sometimes what we know regarding cancer prevention changes or evolve, it is widely known that lifestyle decisions impact the risk of preventing or getting cancer.
World Cancer Day, held every February 4, aims to encourage progress, and reduce the global effects of cancer. Below are basic lifestyle improvements that could substantially help prevent cancer.
Eat Tomatoes and Other Foods That are Red
A powerful antioxidant called lycopene owes its bright color to tomatoes, watermelon, and other red foods. Recent studies have shown that men who eat these fruits and tomato products have a lower risk of cancer. However, the American Institute for Cancer Research cautions that studies that link tomatoes to prostate cancer prevention are limited and ongoing.
A study from Spain in 2018 suggests that cooking tomatoes facilitate the absorption of lycopene by your body. The redder the tomato, the better because, during maturation, lycopene accumulates. That means that there is less lycopene than vine-ripened tomatoes in pale, store-bought tomatoes collected too early.
Acknowledge the Power of Fruit and Veggies
Your risk of prostate cancer may be reduced by nutrients and vitamins contained in fruits and vegetables. Green vegetables contain compounds that help your body break down substances called carcinogens that cause cancer. A diet rich in nutrients could also help slow the spread of cancer.
You'll be less likely to fill up on processed junk food by eating fruits and vegetables all day long.
Make Good Fat Choices
A 2014 study show that animal fats may be associated with an increased risk of cancer. Animal fats are found in lard, butter, and cheese, in addition to meat. Replace animal-based fats with plant-based fats wherever possible.
Carcinogens are also generated by overcooking meat, so be careful not to overcook your meat.
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Stop Using Cigarettes
Cancer patients who smoke are more likely to experience a disease recurrence. The risk of dying from cancer is also greater for smokers.
It's not too late to resign. Prostate cancer patients who stopped smoking for more than ten years had the same mortality rate as those who never smoked when opposed to current smokers.
Make Time To Workout
An increased risk of aggressive cancer is associated with being overweight or obese.
Regular exercise will help you to maintain a good weight. Exercise benefits include enhanced muscle mass and better metabolism. Try to ride a bicycle, run, swim, or walk.
It doesn't need to be boring to exercise. Change your routine and ask your friends to take part. If it is fun, you're more likely to work out.
Talk With Your Physician
Ask your doctor about the risk of prostate cancer. Certain points to be discussed include what medical tests you should have as you age, history of family cancer, and nutritional recommendations.
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