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Do NOT smoke. Smoking is linked to at least three in 10 Cancer deaths, according to the American |
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Cancer Society. That's more than 165,000 deaths a year |
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Stay active. Inactivity and obesity are linked to Cancer. Half an hour of exercise a day will |
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significantly help your odds |
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Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables. The American Cancer Society recommends at least five servings |
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each day. In general, the most colorful fruits and vegetables have the most nutrients |
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Limit the amount of red meat and processed meats in your diet, and make sure the meat you do eat |
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is lean |
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Avoid deep-fat frying. Instead, use low-fat cooking methods like roasting, baking, broiling, steaming |
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or poaching. Also, choose low-fat or non-fat milk and yogurt |
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Limit your alcohol consumption or avoid alcohol altogether |
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Protect yourself in the sun. Wear sunscreen to limit your exposure to damaging ultraviolet rays |
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Girls should get the HPV vaccine before they are sexually active to help prevent cervical Cancer |
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