It’s easy to feel powerless about breast cancer, but there are simple lifestyle changes you can make right now to put you in a better position to avoid the disease.
One of the most important strategies is getting to — and staying — a healthy weight. That’s because excess body fat can produce chemicals that promote chronic inflammation, increased blood levels of insulin and hormones that can spur the growth of cells. “It’s not just a tissue sitting there doing nothing,” said Alice Bender from the American Institute for Cancer Research. “It creates an environment that allows cancer to thrive.”
Follow the link to see all three lifestyle changes to reduce your risk.
If you’re a “weekend warrior” – trying to pack all of your exercise into a day or two -- experts say it isn't the best fitness strategy to pursue, but it’s still possible to get a good full-body workout. Celebrity fitness trainer Ben Bruno has some of the best exercises for people who find themselves too busy to squeeze in a regular class at the gym.
Follow the link to see his three favorite body-sculpting, calorie-burning moves. Do these exercises as a circuit: three sets of 10 repetitions for each move.
