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1. Don't Smoke Smoking is one of the leading causes

of cancer deaths. If you smoke cigarettes, cigars or pipes,

or use "smokeless" tobacco, stop now. (Avoid second-hand smoke as if your

life depended on it. It may.)                                  

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2. Wear a Hat

Exposure to the sun can lead to skin cancer. Use

#15 sunscreen,wear a hat and cover up.

Avoid tanning booths, too!

                                             

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3. Watch What You DrinkAlcohol is not recommended, but if you do drink, the USDA

suggests you do so in moderation.

If you must drink, make water your only choice.

                                              

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4. Cut the Fat Your daily consumption of fats should be 30% or less

of your total calorie intake.

High fat diets contribute to several forms of cancer, including breast and colon

cancer         

                      

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5. Eat Your Vegetables

Fruits, too. 5 servings a day will help provide Vitamins A,

C, E and other substances that contain

known anti-cancer agents. Especially good for you are

deep green and yellow/orange vegetables.

                                        

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6. Rough It Roughage and fiber help prevent

cancer of the colon; eat 6 servings daily (20-30 grams)

of fiber filled beans, whole grains and

vegetables.                                           

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7. Stay In Shape Overweight people are at

greater risk for cancer and heart disease.

Get in the habit of exercising regularly and eating a balanced diet.

                               

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8. Learn to Relax Stress weakens the

immune system, which reduces your ability to fight cancer and other disease.Work out, walk, garden,

meditate, etc. Find a method that works for you.

                                                          

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9. Keep a Healthy Home

Eliminate toxic chemicals and cleaners around your

home. Switch to environmentally safe

cleaning and yard products.                                                   

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10. Take Control of Your Healt

Next to prevention, your best defense against

cancer is early detection.Make it a habit to get

screening tests for cancer, such as a

mammogram, PAP test and prostate exam.

                    

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