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What are the best lifestyle changes you can make to prevent cancer?

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See below: No tobacco, no more than one drink a day, diet low in saturated fats and rich in fresh vegetables and fruit, maintain normal weight, aerobic exercise, vaccinations esp hpv, avoid sun and known carcinogens. See the site below for more info. http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/prevention.

Answered 3/12/2020

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Many: Eat healthfully w at least 5 servings of vegetables & 4 of fruit /day (organic is best). Increase nutritional fiber. Avoid refined sugar & junk carbohydrates. Avoid sweetened juices, soda & caffeinated beverages. Watch portion sizes. No tobacco, illicit drugs & low to no alcohol use. Aim for 7.5 to 8 hrs sleep /night. Hydrate w at least 64 oz of water / day. Maintain good hygiene. Daily physical

Answered 5/30/2015

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