separated 9 super important tips for preventing breast cancer, according to the Center to Combat Breast Cancer. Check it out in full and take these tips into your daily life.

1 . Avoid excess weight.
Obesity increases the risk of breast cancer after menopause. Avoid the
weight gain that occurs over the years and try to maintain a
of body mass (IMC) inferior a 25. There are several calculators
BMI available on the internet.

2 . Eat healthily.
Adopt a diet rich in vegetables and fruits and low in sugary drinks,
refined carbohydrates and fatty foods. Eat lean protein,
fish or chicken breast, and red meat in moderation. Procure comer
whole grains and prefer vegetable oils over animal fats.

3. Stay physically active.
Several studies suggest that increasing physical activity, even when
started later in life, reduces the overall risk of breast cancer
30% to 10%. A moderate exercise, like a walk 30 minutes,
five days a week, can achieve this protective effect.

4 . Drink little or no alcohol.
Alcohol consumption is associated with an increased risk of breast cancer
mama. Women should limit consumption to no more than one serving per
is , regardless of the type of alcohol.

5. Avoid hormone replacement therapy.
Hormone replacement therapy increases the risk of breast cancer. Se
you should take hormones to control menopause symptoms, avoid
those that contain progesterone and limit their use to less than three years.
“Bioidentical hormones”, hormonal creams or gels are no longer safe
than prescribed hormones and should also be avoided.

6. Consider taking an estrogen-blocking medication.
Women with a family history of breast cancer or who are over 60 years
should talk to their doctor about the pros and cons of using
estrogen blockade, using drugs such as tamoxifen and
raloxifeno .

7. Consider taking an aromatase inhibitor, like exemestane.
Recent study shows that exemestane reduced the risk of breast cancer in
65% in postmenopausal women with high risk factors for developing
the disease. Talk to your doctor to find out if you are recommended
usage and benefits of using it.

8. Don't smoke.
Research shows that long-term smoking is associated with an increased risk of breast cancer in some women.

9. Breastfeed your babies for as long as possible.
Women who breastfeed their babies for at least 1 year have a reduced risk of developing breast cancer later.

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