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“Smoking is linked to various types of cancer, including breast cancer,” Aliabadi noted. Other lifestyle\u00a0habits\u00a0to consider that\u00a0may lower the risk of developing breast cancer, according to the doctor, include:<\/p>\n
Staying physically active, maintaining a healthy weight (being overweight or obese increases the risk of breast cancer, especially after menopause); limiting alcohol consumption (no more than one drink a day, or eliminating altogether); eating a healthy diet rich in\u00a0fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins and limiting intake of processed and red meats.<\/p>\n
Knowing your family history is also important, Aliabadi advises, as is following the recommended guidelines for breast cancer screening because early detection can improve outcomes and survival rates.<\/p>\n
And, if it’s an option, breastfeeding has been associated with a reduced risk of breast cancer, the doctor noted.<\/p>\n
In any case, when\u00a0public figures like Munn share their stories, it gets people thinking. Read on\u00a0for a sampling of the outpouring of support she received from the likes of Jessica Chastain<\/a><\/strong>, Minka Kelly<\/a><\/strong>, Julianne Hough<\/strong><\/a> and many more:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n