What are the most important things to do to reduce Cancer Risk?

I SWEAR OFF THE CIGS
Smoking is linked to at least 30% of all cancer deaths, according to the American Cancer Society. But if you quit today, in roughly 10 years, your risk of dying from lung cancer is cut in half – as is your risk of developing cancer of the bladder, mouth, throat and esophagus.

2. WATCH YOUR WEIGHT
Being overweight or obese results in higher circulating levels of estrogen, as well as a hormone called insulin – like growth factor, which seems to contribute to the development of cancerous cells. Aim for a body – mass index between 18.5 and 24.9.

3. GET PHYSICAL
Regular exercise lowers your risk for colon cancer by as much as 30%. And workouts help lower your odds for other obesity-related cancers by reducing inflammation – which may spur cancer growth and keeping weight in check. Break a sweat for 30 minutes at least 5 days a week to keep cancer on the run.

4. THINK FRESH
It's hard to tease out whether one specific nutrient has cancer – fighting properties, but studies consistently show that eating a diet high in fruit and vegetables, and low in red and processed meats, reduces your risk for common cancers. When you prepare a meal, think of meat as a side dish. Your plate should consist of at least two thirds plant- based foods such as fruit, egetables, whole grains, and beans, with only a third devoted to animal proteins such as fish, meat , poultry or low fat dairy.

5. SIP SMARTER
Too much tippling has been linked to an increase in estrogen, raising your risk for breast cancer. Booze may also interfere with the colon's absorption of folate and nay allow carcinogens into the cells in your mouth and throat, upping your risk for colon, mouth and throat cancers. Limit drinking to one a day (that means one beer or one 5-ounce glass of wine) or fewer if you have other risk factors for breast cancer such as a family history.