Beat Cancer Through A Healthy Lifestyle
A lot of studies try to determine the most effective ways of preventing cancer. Since there were lots of factors that could determine cancer risk, health experts suggest studying one’s family’s medical history and trying to live a healthy lifestyle.
Cancer Prevention Through Healthy Habits
A professor of medicine in the Division of Hematology/Oncology at Penn State Cancer Institute named Maria Baker explained that while there are varying elements that could define a healthy lifestyle, current recommendations often include regular aerobic activity for about 30 minutes at least five times a week. Sher further added that for each workout session, individuals need to incorporate weight-bearing exercises.
Other common suggestions from experts often include the following:
- Quitting smoking
- Limiting sun exposure
- Limiting alcohol consumption
- Maintaining a healthy weight for one’s age and height
- Observing a balanced low-fat and high-fiber diet with lots of fruits and vegetables
Furthermore, Baker stresses out the importance of having a good communication with relatives to talk about family medical history. Having this information is necessary to have access to data like common disorders and diseases among your family members.
In addition to this, a family medicine physician at Penn State Medical Group in Harrisburg named Dr. Sarah Ines Ramirez said that:
“In most cases, healthcare professionals would refer to a patient’s medical chart. A patient will also need to answer questions about their habits, lifestyle, occupation, where and who they live with. Patients also have to stay updated when it comes to their screenings and developments in their family or personal medical history.”
Factors like alcohol consumption, smoking, body mass index, and menstrual patterns can often help healthcare professionals monitor screenings that can help catch or prevent cancers at an early age.
For example, even if you don’t smoke but you are regularly exposed to secondhand smoke, you may be at risk of lung cancer.
Healthcare professionals would benefit by making an effort to learn more about their patient, Ramirez noted. She added that an individual, though he doesn’t regularly consult a healthcare professional, could be more active when it comes to their health by asking about their family health history inquiring if they require any preventive treatments, and being honest with a healthcare expert.
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