A cancer smart lifestyle includes avoiding tobacco, eating a healthy diet, maintaining a healthy weight, and limiting alcohol consumption. Other cancer smart lifestyle habits include:
- Exercising regularly
- Getting good sleep
- Reducing stress
- Limiting refined sugars and fat from animal sources
- Limiting time in front of the TV and computer
- Getting regular checkups
- Avoiding unnecessary exposure to radiation
According to researchers, up to 90% of cancer cases are caused by lifestyle and environmental factors. The top risk factors linked to lifestyle are:
- Cigarette smoking
- Excess body weight
- Alcohol intake
Alcohol increases the risk of various types of cancer, including cancer of the breast, colon, lung, kidney, and liver.