The month of October is NATIONAL BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH.
The pink ribbon is an international symbol of breast cancer awareness. Your risk of developing breast cancer is highest if you are post-menopausal and overweight (25% above your ideal weight). If this is you, now is the time to make some serious changes in your lifestyle pertaining to diet and exercise weight loss.
Here is the list of foods that can be of great help in preventing cancer.
Breastfeeding for at least six months has been shown to reduce risk of both breast and ovarian cancer by about 7 per cent for every baby you feed. Regular Self Exams Self exams are one of the first ways that breast cancer can be detected and now there are even apps made to remind you when to self exam!
Take home message Exercise More! Cut Back on Drinks and smoking Maintain a healthy weight and fat percentage.
