According to new research, 20 to 40 percent of cancer cases—and about 50 percent of all deaths from cancer—might be prevented if we all did these four things: exercise regularly, maintain a healthy BMI, stay smoke-free, and skip booze or drink only in moderation. That’s it—or rather, that might be enough to slash cancer rates and deaths.
The four things you can do to cut your risk of cancer in half
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