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• Keep your weight under control, exercise regularly, and avoid or limit alcohol consumption.
• Eat a balanced diet; increase the intake of green vegetables, pulses and eat less packaged or fried foods.
• If you notice symptoms such as a lump in the breast, a change in size, or bleeding, consult a doctor immediately.

Breast cancer is one of the most common diseases found in women. This disease occurs when some cells in the breast start growing abnormally and gradually form a lump or tumor. The risk of this disease is increasing rapidly in India as well as in other countries. Age, obesity, family history of breast cancer, BRCA1 or BRCA2 increase the risk of breast cancer. Apart from this, alcohol, lack of physical activity, not having a child or getting pregnant late and taking hormone therapy after menopause are also possible reasons for breast cancer. Women are at risk of this disease, which makes it more important to know more about it and protect yourself from it.

Breast cancer cannot be prevented in every case, but its increasing risk can be reduced by adopting some healthy habits in daily life. Recognizing the symptoms on time can save your life from the disease. Let’s know which healthy habits should be adopted in daily life to reduce the risk of breast cancer.

Adopt these healthy habits to avoid the risk of breast cancer.

According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to reduce the risk of breast cancer, focus on your weight. Increased weight leads to many diseases, so it is always important to keep your weight within limits. For this, you can strengthen yourself physically by doing some exercise in your daily life. If you have a habit of drinking alcohol, consume it in moderation. Alcohol increases the risk of breast cancer.

Often, women are at risk of breast cancer even after breastfeeding their child. If hormone replacement therapy is necessary, discuss its benefits and risks with your doctor. A balanced diet, eating less fried foods, and consuming less packaged foods can be beneficial for you. On the contrary, include more pulses and green vegetables in your diet.

What are the symptoms of breast cancer?

• Feeling a lump in the breast or armpit.
• Sudden increase in breast size.
• Appearance of pit-like spots on the skin.
• Inverted nipples.
• Bleeding from the breast.
• Redness or pain in the breast area.

If you experience these symptoms in your body, don’t waste time and consult a doctor immediately. Early diagnosis of the disease plays an important role in saving your life.