By Vera Viner
The older a woman gets, the more her risk of breast cancer increases. This is why it is so imperative to stick to a healthy lifestyle and follow cancer prevention strategies. If you are in your 50s, please follow the advice below to improve your health and reduce cancer risk.
Remain at a Healthy Weight
Many women in their 50s tend to overextend themselves, whether it is in their career, their family life, or community involvement. Along with these added stresses, women at this age tend to be experiencing menopause or peri-menopause. Both conditions could cause weight gain, which women should watch out for.
When it comes to breast health, reaching and maintaining a healthy weight is vital. When trying to lose weight, follow healthy cardio and strength training exercises as well as eat a plant-based diet with whole grains. If you are overweight, try to get to the gym daily and move for one hour a day. Talk to a doctor or nutritionist if you need advice on maintaining a healthy weight.
Limit Alcohol Intake
If you enjoy a glass of red wine, remember to limit it to less than five drinks per week. A high intake of alcohol is associated with a rise in breast cancer risk. Regardless of how it may make you feel, excessive alcohol intake could lead to serious medical conditions.
Find Time to Exercise
If you are suffering from some minor aches and pains, the best option for you is to actually partake in some light exercise. Moving and staying active is incredibly important in the fight against breast cancer. If you have back pain or possibly a sports injury from the past, you may want to work with a personal trainer who can develop the right fitness regime for you, taking any health problems into consideration.
Make sure to take part in different physical activities so that a majority of your muscles are active and you don’t cause any pain by overusing your arms or legs. Try playing volleyball, tennis, basketball, or going for a swim. Also, you could try taking a dance class, which will have you moving your back, legs, arms, and sides! You can also do a simple activity like taking a close friend for a walk.
Find Ways to Manage Your Stress
At this age, the stresses of life can be difficult to handle. You may have children in college who you worry after. The hours you put in at work may bring you undue stress. There are a variety of problems you may need to handle, such as a dying parent or possibly a divorce. It is imperative to find ways to manage your stress. You may want to take up Yoga or try meditating.
At this age, the stresses of life can be difficult to handle. You may have children in college who you worry after. The hours you put in at work may bring you undue stress. There are a variety of problems you may need to handle, such as a dying parent or possibly a divorce. It is imperative to find ways to manage your stress. You may want to take up Yoga or try meditating.
Our sister blog also has a great article on the topic of stress management. Take a look at this link to learn for healthy ways to deal with stress. By releasing stress and remaining calm, you will be keeping your breasts healthy and preventing breast cancer.
Don’t Forget the Yearly Mammogram and Breast Self-exam
Along with prevention, early diagnosis measures are also very important to follow. Make sure to get a yearly mammogram and have your doctor check your breasts annually. Additionally, make sure to do a self-exam every month. For more information, this reference may help.
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