Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Three Habits That Raise Your Cancer Risk

Whether you're doing it consciously or otherwise, these habits would up your cancer risk:















Smoking

With the many negative health effects of smoking, it is understandable why many health advocates advise against it. Aside from lung cancer, more than 11 other kinds of cancers have been attributed to it. Persisting with your smoking habit means subtracting years from your life, depending on how long you decide to stick with it.

Overexposure to the sun

Overexposure to the sun during those times of day when its deadly rays are most potent can deplete your chances of living longer rather than sustain it. So to cut your risk of contracting skin cancer, which results from your exposure to its harmful rays, make sure to practice sun smart prevention tips to keep your skin protected.

Uncontrolled weight

The pressure of all the extra weight you put on your body could deter it from functioning properly. The more overweight you are, the higher chances that your body would eventually incur health malfunctions. Hence, obesity is considered as a harbinger of a host of lethal illnesses including cancers. To keep your risk at a minimum, see to it that your weight is in check always.
Whether you're doing it consciously or otherwise, these habits would up your cancer risk:

Smoking

With the many negative health effects of smoking, it is understandable why many health advocates advise against it. Aside from lung cancer, more than 11 other kinds of cancers have been attributed to it. Persisting with your smoking habit means subtracting years from your life, depending on how long you decide to stick with it.

Overexposure to the sun

Overexposure to the sun during those times of day when its deadly rays are most potent can deplete your chances of living longer rather than sustain it. So to cut your risk of contracting skin cancer, which results from your exposure to its harmful rays, make sure to practice sun smart prevention tips to keep your skin protected.

Uncontrolled weight

The pressure of all the extra weight you put on your body could deter it from functioning properly. The more overweight you are, the higher chances that your body would eventually incur health malfunctions. Hence, obesity is considered as a harbinger of a host of lethal illnesses including cancers. To keep your risk at a minimum, see to it that your weight is in check always.

Contributed By: Maris Modesto

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