How to Help Prevent Breast Cancer

Did you know that there are quite a number of things that you can do to help reduce your chances of developing breast cancer? 

For example, it might surprise you to learn that your weight is a key factor in whether you develop breast cancer or not. If a lot of extra fat is collecting around your middle, that gives you an increased risk factor of breast cancer.  This is especially true after menopause.  A high fat diet also increases your risk for developing this disease. 

It's crucial that you get a handle on keeping your weight in check.  As a result, you'll be healthier and help protect yourself from not only breast cancer but other deadly diseases as well.

 I don't know if you're aware of the fact, but exercise is critical in protecting yourself against breast cancer. If you haven't started and maintained a regular program of exercising, there's no better time to begin than right now! Why not start a walking program and walk around the block on a regular basis? It might surprise you to learn that even if you only exercise an hour and 15 minutes each week, that will be a big help to your health. Want to boost your protection even more -- simply exercise 2 1/2 hours per week or more.

Studies have shown the more exercise you do, your risk of developing breast cancer lowers.

Here's another surprising fact. If you decide not to have any children, that will increase your risk of developing breast cancer. If you wait until after you are 30 to have your first child, that will also increase your risk.

Breast-feeding seems to have an important relationship to the prevention of breast cancer. Those who breast-feed their children for about one and a half to two years actually decrease in a significant way their risk of developing breast cancer.

If breast cancer runs in your family, you should be cautious about taking hormonal replacements because that increases your risk of not only developing breast cancer, but also experiencing heart attacks, strokes and even blood clots.

It's a proven fact that women who drink alcohol also have a greater possibility of developing breast cancer. Want to decrease your risk of developing breast cancer? Don't drink alcohol at all.

Breast cancer is a dangerous foe, so protect yourself as much as possible by following the tips in this article.

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