The seven golden rules to leading a healthy lifestyle that 'can cut your cancer risk by half' - Life's
Simple 7 plan revealed: Being physically active and eating a healthy
diet just some of the factors that can cut risk of cancer and heart
disease - The secret to a long and healthy life can be achieved by following seven 'golden rules,' it's been unearthed today.
Experts
have revealed seven simple steps for a healthy lifestyle, which can
help cut your risk of cancer by half and reduce your chances of heart
disease.
'Life's
Simple 7' list comprised of being physically active, eating a healthy
diet, keeping a healthy weight, maintaining healthy cholesterol levels,
keeping blood pressure down, regulating blood sugar levels and not
smoking.
According to the study, which was conducted by the American Heart
Association, adhering to at least six of the rules could dramatically
reduce your risk of cancer - as much as 51 per cent.
Following four of the rules led to a 33 per cent risk reduction, while one or two would cut your chances by 21 per cent.
The
study was conducted on 13,253 people over 20 years. At the start they
were interviewed and examined to determine their health factors.
Around
20 years later, researchers reviewed hospital records and discovered
2,880 of the participants had cancer, primarily of the lung, colon,
rectum, prostate and breast.
Interestingly, the study was originally compiled to ward off heart
disease, but new research revealed these seven golden rules could also
help prevent cancer.
Speaking about the findings, a lead researcher said they key message of the study was "It's never too late to change."
Laura
Rasmussen-Torvik, of the University Feinberg School of Medicine in
Chicago, said: "This adds to the very strong body of literature that
it's never too late to change and that if you make changes like quitting
smoking and improving your diet, you can reduce your risk for both
cardiovascular disease and cancer."
The new findings follow on from a number of investigations into Brits' lifestyles, primarily into what we eat.
The
horsemeat scandal recently uncovered the real content of some
convenience meals, while another revealed the alarming amount of 'hidden
salt' in our foods.
The investigations may have rocked faith in
the food industry, but as top nutritionist Marilyn Glenville revealed -
the fall-out is "brilliant" news for our health and waistlines.
She
said: "It's a brilliant change. People are now paying more attention to
the source of their foods and realising that if they cook it from
scratch they'll know what's in there - rather than buying convenience
meals."
A new survey confirmed there had been a dramatic change
in Brit's shopping habits too, with many of us ditching convenience
foods to go back to a healthier, basic diet. ( Yahoo Lifestyle )
Life's Simple 7:
1. Being physically active
2. Maintaining a healthy diet
3. Sticking to a healthy weight
4. Maintaining good cholestrol levels
5. Keeping blood pressure down
6. Regulating blood sugar levels
7. Not smoking
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