October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and we want to do our part to raise awareness. Some risk factors, such as family history, can’t be changed; however, there are lifestyle changes you can make to lower your risk of breast cancer. Here are 20 things you can do to help prevent your risk of breast cancer.
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Lower your daily caffeine and alcohol levels
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Make sure to get enough Vitamin D
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Maintain a healthy weight
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Incorporate iodine into your diet
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Don’t smoke
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Be physically active at least 20 minutes per day
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Stand more and sit less
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Eat your leafy greens
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Eat healthy nuts
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Cook with olive oil instead of vegetable oil
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Get at least 15 minutes of sun each day
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Drink green tea
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Eat salmon or take a fish oil vitamin
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Keep your room dark when you are sleeping
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Eat less red meat
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Choose red grapes as a snack
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Cut out fried foods
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Only use prescribed medicines
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Stay up to date with recommended screenings and checkups
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Start prevention early