Komen for the Cure: Simple steps to reduce your risk of breast cancer
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Posted: 10/31/2011
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Susan G. Komen for the Cure has some simple lifestyle choices women should make to help reduce their risk of developing breast cancer.
Here are the recommendations from Susan G. Komen for the Cure:
· Maintain a healthy weight
· Add exercise into your routine
· Limit alcohol intake
· Limit postmenopausal hormone use
· Breastfeed, if you can
Join NBC Action News Midday at 11 a.m. to hear more from Komen for the Cure Greater Kansas City and a breast cancer survivor.
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