Information from the website of the Harvard Health Publishing public health education center of Harvard Medical School (HMS, USA) says that maintaining the following habits can significantly reduce the risk of cancer.
Experts recommend avoiding exposure to secondhand smoke to help protect your health
1. Avoid tobacco in any form
Accordingly, HMS experts recommend that avoiding exposure to tobacco smoke, including passive exposure, is very beneficial in protecting our health in the long run and reducing the risk of the onset of some cancers.
2. Eat sensibly
Reducing consumption of saturated fat and red meat is also thought to help reduce the risk of colon or prostate cancer. In addition, the habit of eating more fruits, vegetables and whole grains will be beneficial for gut health and cancer prevention.
3. Exercise regularly
Regular physical activity has been shown to reduce the risk of colon cancer. Exercise also helps reduce the risk of breast cancer in women.
You should eat enough calories and exercise regularly to maintain a reasonable weight
4. Maintain a healthy weight
Obesity can increase the risk of many types of cancer such as uterine cancer, esophageal cancer, stomach cancer, liver, kidney... Therefore, you should eat enough calories and often Exercise regularly to maintain a healthy weight.
5. Don't drink a lot of alcohol
If you choose to drink alcohol, limit yourself to an average of one drink per day. Because drinking a lot of alcoholic beverages increases the risk of cancers of the mouth, larynx, esophagus, liver and colon. In addition, it also increases a woman's risk of breast cancer.
6. Avoid unnecessary radiation exposure
HMS experts also recommend that you only perform X-rays when absolutely necessary and prescribed by a medical professional. Besides, it is also necessary to be wary of ultraviolet radiation from the sun. You should cover up and limit exposure to excessive sunlight to reduce the risk of melanoma and other skin cancers.
7. Avoid direct contact with industrial poisons
Certain substances such as asbestos, benzene, aromatic amines and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are known to have the potential to induce cancer, so caution and adequate exposure protection should be exercised.
8. Good prevention of diseases that can cause cancer
Some infectious diseases such as hepatitis, HIV ... can contribute to cancer, so it is important to prevent these diseases well.
9. Care about good sleep
Also according to HMS experts, poor sleep or not enough sleep can lead to weight gain, which is a factor that increases the risk of cancer.
10. Get enough vitamin D
Some scientific evidence suggests that vitamin D supplements may help reduce the risk of malignant tumors, prostate cancer, and colon cancer. However, taking this vitamin supplement is best done under the guidance and supervision of a doctor or healthcare professional.
