Excess weight and breast cancer risk

Did You know that excess weight can increase breast cancer risk? Clinical studies that assessed the impact of elevated body mass index (BMI) on breast cancer risk, have shown that the risk is higher in women that have reached menopause.

Of course, even if You have not reached menopause yet, it is important to keep your weight healthy at any age, to protect yourself from the disease in the long-term. Taking care of your health and keeping your weight healthy will protect you not only from breast cancer and other tumors but also from cardiovascular diseases.

How does excess weight impact your health?

Breast tissue is affected by many factors, with hormone levels being one of those. A higher weight means that there is a higher amount of fatty tissue in the body. Fatty tissue is able to express estrogen and growth factors into the blood thus stimulating breast tissue growth speed and increasing the risk of cancer.

Maintaining a healthy weight 

Keeping your weight healthy has always been a hard task, even if You are doing this to achieve a healthier life and not a certain appearance. It is important to consult with your doctor to determine the healthy weight range for you based on your eating habits, body type, physical activity level, and other factors. That will provide You with a plan that works individually for You.

Usually, when one starts a diet or decides to change lifestyle habits, a lot of attention is paid to the consumed calorie amount. It is true that if You consume more calories than you sue in a day, it would be hard to lose weight, but a lot of attention should be paid not to how much you eat, but what are you eating. If you consume food filled with a lot of nutrients, it will keep your blood sugar levels during the day levelled, and You will feel more energized and less hungry. 
By lessening the intake of sugary meals, adding some physical activities to your routine, and choosing healthy eating options - You will achieve control over your weight comfortably. What is more important - You will be moving towards better health!


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*BMI is calculated by dividing body weight in kilograms to height squared. The optimal range is between 20 and 25, but not for everyone high BMI means excess weight. Some people, for example, athletes, have higher BMI, even though their weight is healthy for them. That is the reason why You should assess and determine healthy weight for You with your doctor!