Breast feeding: An interesting finding about breast cancer is that some studies suggest that continued breast feeding may slightly lower the risk of breast cancer. The longer women breast feed, the more they are protected against breast cancer. However, it is not very clear whether this is related to hormones or menstrual cycles.
Drinking alcohol: Based on a number of scientific reports, there is an association between alcohol drinking and some types of cancer. Studies have indicated that the amount of alcohol taken is related to the risk factor of getting cancer, including breast cancer. For women who drink 3 drinks daily, there is a 1.5 times risk as compared to those who don’t drink alcohol at all.
Body weight and Physical Activities: Body weight and physical activities might be related to the risk factor of breast cancer. Some reports indicate that being overweight after menopause may increase breast cancer risk; on the other hand, proper physical activities (exercise) may reduce the risk. It has been reported that physical exercise can reduce risk of breast cancer. Studies suggested that women with 1-3 hours of exercise per week could reduce the risk of breast cancer by 30%, and those with >4 hours of exercise per week could reduce the risk by >50%.
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© Jiajiu Shaw, 2015
Disclaimer: This blog is written solely for informational purposes. It does not constitute the practice of any medical, nursing or other medical professional health care advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All contents posted are extracted from the book I am writing, "IS CANCER IN US", to be published in about two months.
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