Women who sleep less than seven hours are more likely to develop cancer

　　world cancer A report released by the Research Foundation showed that among 12 major cancers, 39% of cases can be cured by improving diet and strengthening exercise and reduce drinking, etc. for prevention, healthy A healthy lifestyle can reduce the risk of cancer by 1/3.

　　Experts have summarized some cancer prevention precautions in life with numbers so that people can remember them.

　　“1”

　　1 pound of fruits and vegetables per day

　　The U.S. Department of Agriculture, the American Cancer Society, and the National Cancer Institute jointly recommend eating at least 400 grams to 500 grams of vegetables or fruits every day to prevent cancer.

　　According to the recommendations of the "Dietary Guidelines for Chinese Residents" (2007 Edition), each person should consume at least 500 grams of fruits and vegetables per day.

　　“1”

　　Physical examination once a year

　　Experts at home and abroad agree that physical examination should be an annual routine for every adult, and cancer can be detected early through cancer screening. Therefore, it is best to have a physical examination once a year.

　　“2”

　　Stay away from secondhand smoke

　　Multiple studies have shown that secondhand smoke contains more than 40 cancer-related toxic substances, and passive smokers are 7-11 times more likely to develop cancer than non-smokers.

　　“4”

　　4 things to note when decorating your home

　　He Yumin, a professor at Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, said that artificial boards should be used less when decorating homes. This is because the adhesive used in artificial boards contains formaldehyde, which is a relatively clear carcinogen. If your home is paved with laminate flooring and other artificial floors, choose as few artificial panel furniture as possible.

　　In addition, it is best to use less marble and granite in home decoration: granite, marble and other products contain radon, a carcinogen.

　　Use less oil-based paint: Oil-based paint usually uses benzene, formaldehyde, xylene, toluene and other organic solutions as diluents, which are harmful to the human body. Water-based paint is much more environmentally friendly and green and can be used in many ways.

　　Use less disinfectant in the bathroom: Some disinfectants contain dichlorobenzene, which can irritate the respiratory tract and induce lung cancer.

　　“7”

　　Get enough sleep for 7 hours

　　A survey by the American Institute for Cancer Research found that sleep can affect the balance of human hormones, and hormone imbalance can have an impact on whether a person develops cancer. Sleeping less than 7 hours a night female , the risk of cancer is 47% higher than that of women who actively exercise and get enough sleep.

　　“25”

　　Body mass index ≤25

　　Body mass index is an internationally recognized physical evaluation index and an important method for evaluating nutritional status and obesity levels. The calculation formula is: body mass index (BMI) = weight (kilograms) / height (meters) squared, the normal value is 20 to 25.

　　Researchers found that male For every 5-point increase in BMI, the risk of esophageal cancer increases by 52%; for every 5-point increase in BMI, the risk of esophageal cancer increases in women. cervical cancer Or the risk of gallbladder cancer increases by 59%. In addition, pancreatic, rectal, renal and breast cancer There is also a certain relationship with obesity.

　　“30”

　　30 minutes of aerobics

　　American experts conducted a health analysis on 5,398 women in a university and found that women who participated in sports suffered from ovarian cancer The possibility of cervical cancer and vaginal cancer is 60% lower than that of women who do not participate in sports; the possibility of breast cancer is lower than that of women who do not participate in sports

　　50%. Research shows that more than 30 minutes of aerobic exercise a day can help reduce the risk of cancer.