Cancer risks can be reduced with a better lifestyle

A cancer smart lifestyle includes avoiding tobacco, eating a healthy diet, maintaining a healthy weight, and limiting alcohol consumption. Other cancer smart lifestyle habits include:

• Exercising regularly
• Getting good sleep
• Reducing stress
• Limiting refined sugars and fat from animal sources
• Limiting time in front of the TV and computer
• Getting regular checkups
• Avoiding unnecessary exposure to radiation

According to researchers, up to 90% of cancer cases are caused by lifestyle and environmental factors. The top risk factors linked to lifestyle are:

• Cigarette smoking
• Excess body weight
• Alcohol intake

Alcohol increases the risk of various types of cancer, including cancer of the breast, colon, lung, kidney, and liver.