Health:These 6 Habits May Reduce Your Risk of Breast Cancer/Story: Brian & Bob

These 6 Habits May Reduce Your Risk of Breast Cancer Breast cancer is the most prevalent cancer in the U.S., affecting almost 85 of every 100,000 Americans, according to recent data from the World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). Around the globe, 627,000 people are projected to die from breast cancer this year alone. The silver lining is that with early detection and proper care, breast cancer is among the most treatable forms of the disease. In the U.S., breast cancer deaths dropped by 40% between 1989 and 2015, thanks to better screening and access to care — but a large body of research suggests that widespread adoption of certain lifestyle choices could reduce that number even further. While there’s no single or definitive way to prevent cancer, here’s what science says may reduce risk for developing breast cancer. 1. Limit alcohol consumption 2. Exercise 3. Eat a fiber-filled diet 4. Limit fat intake 5. Don’t smoke 6. Think carefully about hormone replacement therapy Fat is a hotly contested nutrient. Recent research suggests that eating full-fat dairy may increase longevity and reduce the risks of developing Type 2 diabetes and obesity. But, on the other hand, a study published in JAMA Oncology in May found that women who followed low-fat diets that were also rich in produce and whole grains had a 22% lower risk of dying of breast cancer during more than eight years of follow-up, compared to women who did not adjust their fat intake. The study couldn’t tease out exactly why a low-fat diet was linked to a lower cancer risk, however, and the authors noted that women on this eating plan also tended to lose more weight and report higher overall nutrient intake. http://time.com/5408514/breast-cancer-prevention/ Story: Brian & Bob, The Tale of Two Guinea Pigs. By Georgie Ripper