5 Common Cancer Risk Factors

Many risk factors for cancer are widely known. You are probably already aware of the dangers of asbestos, sunlight, and tobacco. But a couple of the following on this list might surprise you, if only at how common they are.1. Don't Paint it Black. Over-cooking your food may not seem like such a big deal, but it can actually be something that can aggravate certain types of cancer. Aside from destroying many of the important nutrients by cooking food for too long, studies show that high-temperature cooking can lead to cancers such as the colo-rectal variety. If it's safety you're worried about, try buying higher quality, organic and/or farm-grown foods - this should help you avoid having to over-cook.2. Use the Glass Ceiling. Well, the glass everything, really. A number of studies have shown quite conclusively that even at low levels, Bisphenol A (aka BPA, found in common plastics) can cause DNA damage and the development of precancerous lesions in the prostate glands of rats. Try to no
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