#1183: MM- Reducing Risk for Breast Cancer

Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with breast cancer? This is Judy Gaman and this is your Stay Young medical minute. A close second to skin cancer, breast cancer is one of the most common types diagnosed in women. In fact, roughly 1 in 8 women will be suffer from breast cancer during their lifetime and that number doubles if you have a first-degree relative who has been diagnosed. So, how can you reduce your chances? 85% of diagnosed women don't have a family history of breast cancer. The cancer is caused by new genetic mutations. Diet and exercise can help reduce the risk of these. It's important to maintain a healthy weight by eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables. Exercise can be tricky if you have a sedentary job but try to aim for at least 10,000 steps a day. Early detection is key so don't dodge your mammograms or monthly self-exams. This Stay Young Medical Minute is brought to you by Executive Medicine of Texas, a leader in preventative and proactive medicine. Learn why patients from around the globe trust Executive Medicine of Texas to their health. Visit EMTexas.com that's EMTexas.com Thank you for listening to the Staying Young Medical Minute! With all the mixed messages on health, you need information that you can use and that you can trust. Listen in as the experts discuss all topics health related. It's time to STAY YOUNG and stay healthy! Each week we tackle a topic and often with leading scientists, best-selling authors, and even your favorite celebrities! As a listener of our show, your input is important to us. Please take a moment to fill out this quick survey so we can serve you better - For more information on The Staying Young Show, please visit our website at , and

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#1183: MM- Reducing Risk for Breast Cancer is an episode from The Staying Young Show 2.0 - Entertaining | Educational | Health & Wellness by Judy Gaman.

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This episode was published on Jan 6, 2020.

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