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^ortlanh (Obstruer Page 16 For Your Health Every three minutes, a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer in the U.S. While it may seem as if you have no control over cancer, re search has shown that there are certain lifestyle choices that can reduce your chances of developing the disease. The American Institute for Can cer Research estimates that almost 40 percent of breast cancer cases in the U.S., roughly 70,000 cases per year, could be prevented if women stayed within a healthy weight range, exercised more, and cut down the amount of alcohol they con- \ O ctober 19, 2011 Reduce Breast Cancer Risk enough to provide some protec tion. As your strength and stamina increase, add more time, intensity, and variety to your workout sched ule to gain added benefit. Drink less. Despite the often- touted cardiovascular benefits of m oderate alcohol consum ption, drinking has been linked to a higher risk of breast cancer. If you choose to drink, limit it to one drink per day. That translates into 5 ounces of wine, 1.5 ounces of hard liquor, or one 12-ounce beer. Eat Healthier. Aim to eat a bal anced diet rich in a wide variety of colorful fruits and vegetables, whole grains, low fat dairy, and lean protein. By filling your plate with healthy whole foods, you have less room for foods that are high in fat, sodium , and processed sugar. National Breast Cancer Aware ness Month is the perfect time to learn about the factors that may raise your risk, and then try your best to reduce them. To learn more, go to nbcam.org. Dr. James N. Martin Jr. is presi dent o f the American Congress o f Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Control and Prevention, which com piled its data from a random tele phone survey across all 50 states. The highest number of cases The drop is likely due to better eating and lifestyle habits, said the were reported by American Indians report by the Centers for Disease and Alaska natives, at 11.6 percent versus those who identified them selves as Asians, native Hawaiians or Pacific Islanders at 3.9 percent. Education also was a differenti ating factor, with a heart disease prevalence of 9.2 percent among those with less than a high school education and those with more than a college education at 4.6 percent. Coronary heart disease, a con dition in which vessels that sup ply the heart with blood and oxy gen are narrow ed due to high cho lesterol and plaque buildup, is the leading killer o f men and women in the U.S. out your ideal body mass index (BMI)— a measure of body fat in BY D r . J ames I comparison to your height and N. M artin J r . w eight— at nhlbisupport.com / bmi. Get active. Women who exer sumed. The good news is that every cise regularly have a 20-30 percent woman has control over these fac reduction in breast cancer risk. Physical activity helps keeps weight tors. M aintain a healthy weight. in check, and may have a positive Women who gain excess weight, effect on harmful factors that can especially after menopause, are more raise the risk of cancer, such as prone to breast cancer. Extra body inflammation and excess hormones. Just 30 minutes of moderate exer fat produces estrogen, which can fuel certain cancers, such as some cise, such as brisk walking, every breast and endometrial cancers. Find day is a good start and may be HMMMM Heart Disease on Decline Cases of heart disease in the United States have declined in the last several years, down to six per- cent of the population in 2010 com- pared to 6.7 percent in 2006, health authorities said Thursday. H ealth v at c h Lead Poisoning Prevention — Learn how to protect your family from lead poisoning. 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