5 Basic Ways to Reduce the Risk of Cancer
- Times of India
Jakarta – A cosmetic surgeon, biochemist, and TikTok influencer has listed five ways to reduce the risk of developing cancer.
dr Reza Tirgari from San Diego, California has gained a TikTok following of more than 522,000 people by sharing his health recommendations.
In a now-viral video, Tirgari suggested five easy and basic ways that people can do to reduce the risk of developing cancer.
"These top five things can keep you out of health risks for a long, long time," the doctor said.
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Stop Smoking
dr. Tirgari's number one advice for preventing cancer is to stop smoking in any form. He advises people to stop smoking, vaping, or even hookah because it is bad for the lungs and can cause permanent damage.
"Anything that shouldn't be going into your lungs, stop," he remarked.
In Australia, 90 percent of lung cancers in men and 65 percent of lung cancers in women are estimated to be caused by smoking, according to Cancer Australia.
Eat Regularly & Exercise
It's no surprise that eating a healthy diet and exercising regularly comes in second.
dr. Tirgari says that obesity has been linked to several types of cancer, including liver, kidney, and gallbladder cancer, so keeping fit is the best way to lead a healthy lifestyle. "Control your weight and exercise,"
Processed meat
Next, dr. Tirgari recommends avoiding the consumption of processed meats, such as ham and bacon, at all costs.
"The World Health Organization (WHO) did a study that showed that salami and all kinds of bacon and cured meats increase the risk of colon cancer, and it's true," the doctor emphasized.
"Take these foods out of your diet and you will lead a healthier life,"
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