Although October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, it is always important to be aware of the risks of cancer. The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation has a tremendous volume of information regarding breast cancer and prevention. Listed below are some basic healthy living tips that have been known to reduce some types of cancer.

• Get physical! Living a physically active life helps you feel and look good. It can also help battle some cancers.
• Climb that food pyramid! Make sure that you are eating nutritious foods and getting plenty of calcium in your diet.
• Moderation is key! If you drink, limit your alcohol intake to less than one drink a day.
• Be happy! Always keep your emotional health in check; a happy life is a healthier life.
• Put the smoke out! Smoking has been linked to higher risks of many types of cancer. Don’t do it!
• Get checked! Get those yearly mammograms or clinical breast exams, in addition to doing monthly self-exams.

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