Why sit back and let cancer win when there are so many ways to fight each and every day? Your efforts can begin right now, even if you don’t even have a cancer diagnosis. There are many things you can do in your daily life to cut your cancer risk, and potentially stop the disease in its tracks before it can even begin.
From upping your antioxidants to getting into shape, Well Living magazine highlighted 50 fabulous ways to stand up to cancer in their newly released all-digital magazine. Take a look and see if you can incorporate these cancer-busting tips into your everyday living.
Here are 10 points that are highlighted in the magazine to get you started, and then you can view the digital issue to find additional advice coupled with hints, recipes and ways to make your efforts simple and even more fun.
1. Eat more berries
2. Skip the alcohol
3. Don’t overdo the sugar
4. Go for walks
5. Pick your meats carefully
6. Give Yoga a go
7. Add red pepper
8. Wear sunscreen
9. Drink tea
10. Eat more fiber
And that’s just the beginning!
Another way to stand up to cancer for yourself and the rest of your community is to contribute time, effort and/or money to a fantastic cause. On Sept. 7, watch celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow and others share their stories in the Stand Up to Cancer telethon.
The Stand Up to Cancer organization has raised over $180 million since its inception for innovative cancer research, and the exciting show will feature performances from top recording artists, and celebrities from film, television and sports engaging viewers with powerful stories and a moving call-to-action. Be sure to tune in!
You can also follow the action on Twitter with #IStandUpFor.