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Ladies, do you know that breast cancer is the second most common cancer worldwide? Shocking right?

Don’t you want to know how to take care of your breasts and lower the risk of breast cancer? If yes, then follow.

Things To Do For Your Breast Health

There are some easy ways by which you can lower your risk of breast cancer and maintain your health.

• Maintaining Weight

Menopause is experienced between the ages of 45 to 55 by most women. After menopause, women who are overweight or obese have 30 to 60 per cent higher risk than others. Calculate your body mass index (BMI) to know whether you are obese, underweight or normal.

Although BMI alone does not provide a detailed health condition, BMI can help detect risks quickly. A higher BMI indicates higher risks of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, breathing problems and high blood pressure. The list goes on. That is why maintaining a healthy weight is necessary.

• Put A Limit On Alcohol

Alcohol can increase the risk of breast cancer. It promotes increased estrogen levels, cell damage, insulin levels and weight gain. Drinking at a moderate level is okay but it is suggested not to drink more than a glass in a day for women. Women who drink 2-3 drinks per day have 20% higher risks of breast cancer than women who do not drink.

• Exercise

Lower your breast cancer risk by 10-20 per cent with the help of exercise. Exercise at least 150 minutes per week. Do moderate-intensity activity for 150 minutes per week or strong-intensity activity for 75 minutes a week. Choose stairs instead of an elevator, and walk more often instead of choosing to drive for short distances.

Take Care Of Your Breasts

Sun Protection

The skin on our breasts can be damaged by the sun. Protect it with the use of protective sunscreen. If you are going for swimming make sure to reapply it.

Chose a Well-Fitting Bra

You will have saggy breasts if your breasts do not get the proper support. Invest your money in a good bra. Go for a professional-fitting bra. Some ladies just compromise with the size of the bra but this is not just about how your bra looks but also the support it provides to your breasts.

Check Your Breasts

Check your breasts regularly to detect any breast cancer signs or symptoms early. Early detection will lead to early treatment. Check things like changes in the colour of the breasts, rash around the nipple, changes to the skin and lump or swelling in the breasts.

Provide Moisture

Your breast skin is sensitive, especially the one that is close to the breast bone. Add a thick cream or body lotion to your moisturising routine.

Diet To Follow

You can add and avoid some foods in your diet plan. Know which one can be added and which one needs to be avoided.

Add

Citrus Fruits: Oranges, grapefruits, lemons and tangerines can be added to your fruit basket.

Other Fruits: You can add peaches, apples, grapes and pears. Each week only two servings of peaches can reduce the risk of developing estrogen up to 41%.

Beans: High bean intake can lower the risk of breast cancer by up to 20%. Beans contain fibre, vitamins and minerals in a large amount. High fibre helps protect against breast cancer.

Whole Grains: Nutrients like fibre, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants are found in whole grains like brown rice, wheat and barley.

Walnuts: Add walnuts to your dietary plan. Walnuts help in various ways. They help improve skin health, reduce the risk of breast cancer and slow down the growth of breast cancer cells.

Avoid

Fast Food: Regularly eating fast food is not good for your health in many ways. Fast food can increase the risks of heart disease, obesity, diabetes and breast cancer.

Fried Food: Fried food is not good for your health and can increase breast cancer risks.

Added Sugar: Added sugar may lead to weight gain, and inflammation and a lot of sugar can raise blood sugar levels. This will increase your risk of breast cancer.

Conclusion

Love your body, love your breasts. Take care of them properly and avoid unnecessary chaos by following the given information. Avoid delay in treatment as breast cancer can be spread easily all over the body and this makes treatment not effective.

If you have noticed certain changes in your breasts like the changes mentioned above then consult a professional and go with the treatment. Your healthcare provider will give you the right advice. You can be suggested with breast implants or any other treatment according to your needs and goals.