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KEEPING YOUR BREASTS healthy goes beyond regular mammograms. Diet and exercise tweaks, managing stress, giving delicate breast skin a little TLC plus a whole lot of support—it’s all part of ensuring your boobs stay happy. We consulted a top breast surgeon and gynecologist—along with the latest studies—to bring you 11 essential strategies to combat soreness, feel comfortable, and cut down on your risk of breast cancer.
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Work out Smarter, not Harder
Exercise is good for you—this you know. But just how much is necessary to ward off breast cancer? A recent follow-up study in Cancer, Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention showed that 150 minutes of moderate-level aerobic exercise a week (five 30-minute workouts) was enough to reduce biomarkers, substances in your body (including the hormones estradiol, estrone, and insulin) that indicate you have a higher risk of developing breast cancer. No need to go beast mode for better results: Researchers found no additional biomarker improvement with 300 minutes of exercise a week at a high aerobic intensity.
Support Your Set
Boobs headed south? If you don’t give them proper support via a proper-fitting bra, that delicate breast tissue will start to stretch and descend sooner that you’d expect. It’s estimated that a whopping 80% of women are wearing the wrong bra size, so get measured for your bras at least once a year (bra size can fluctuate due to weight loss or gain). Plus, make sure your sports bras are up to snuff. If they’re worn out and have lost elasticity, they’re not doing their job, which is to prevent breast tissue from stretching downward as you move. Replace sports bras about every six months.
Manage Your Weight
Being overweight is a well-known risk factor for post-menopausal breast cancer, but now there’s evidence that an increased risk is reversible if you lose weight. In a recent analysis, researchers pooled data from 10 prospective studies involving more than 180,000 age-50 women. The results showed that those who lost weight had a lower risk of breast cancer than those whose weight remained the same. The effect was greater for those who were overweight and obese—those who lost and sustained their weight loss had the lowest risk of all. But even losing as little as 4.5 pounds was enough to decrease risk.
Know Thy Breasts
The American Cancer Society (ACS) doesn’t recommend breast self-exams these days because there’s little evidence to show they’re helpful. Most cancers are caught because of symptoms, not these routine exams. Plus, they can incite panic and unnecessary tests. “The new term is breast self-awareness,” or simply being familiar with your breasts, says Mary Jane Minkin, M.D., a clinical professor in the department of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive sciences at Yale School of Medicine. Know how they look and feel normally, so you can pick up on any changes. If you prefer regular self-exams, don’t let the ACS reco stop you—just do them right after your period, when breasts are less lumpy, says Dr. Minkin
Don’t Ignore Breast Skin
We spend a lot of time worried about what’s going on inside our breasts that we forget to take care of the outside. Breast skin gets dry, itchy, and sensitive, just like the rest of your skin. And because it’s thinner and more delicate than other areas, it’s also prone to wrinkles and crepiness. For the softest skin, moisturize your boobs every day, and when your breast skin is exposed, slather on sunscreen to help prevent further breakdown of collagen and elastin from sun’s damaging rays.
Make It a Happy Hour—not a Happy Night
Not to be a buzzkill, but alcohol consumption is a well-known risk factor for breast cancer. Even regularly consuming two drinks a night can up your risk of BC, says Dr. Minkin. Why? Alcohol is thought to increase estrogen levels in your body, which may contribute to hormone-receptor positive breast cancer. You don’t have to be a teetotaler, but to imbibe safely, stick to one drink a day—that’s 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine, or 1.5 ounces of hard liquor.
Skip the Soda
We know sugary beverages can contribute to obesity, and that obesity alone is a risk factor for breast cancer. But now there’s a more direct link between the sweet stuff and cancer: A recent study published in The BMJ found that drinking just 100 ml a day of sugary sips (that’s less than one can of soda) comes with an 18 percent increase in overall cancer risk, and a 22 percent increased risk for breast cancer.
Understand Your Family History
- Maintain a healthy body weight. Maintain a BMI less than 23 throughout your life. ...
- Make time for regular exercise. Adopt an active lifestyle. ...
- Minimise or avoid alcohol. ...
- Eat more veggies. ...
- Target motherhood. ...
- Prevention is your best protection. ...
- Quit smoking (if you haven't)
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