C.a.n.c.e.r is also the world’s fastest-increasing dis:ea:se. Despite knowing that these habits can lead to c.a.n.c.e.r, many people continue to follow them.
1. Sitting too much, little exercise
Sitting too much and being too lazy to move are bad habits that not only harm overall health but also raise the r.i.s.k of can:cer, including a high r.i.s.k of three types of can:cer: colon can:cer, endometrial can:cer, and lung can:cer. The r.i.s.k of can:cer increases with each additional two hours of sitting at work.
According to studies, the number of immune cells decreases when the body remains static state for an extended time. This increases the r.i.s.k of colon and stomach can:cers.
According to ACS guidelines, adults should engage in at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical exercise or 75 minutes of vigorous activity per week, preferably distributed throughout the week.
2. Eat spicy food, drink hot
The World Can:cer Research Fund (WCRF), in partnership with the American Institute for Can:cer Research (AICR), undertook research and analysis on the link between nutrition and cancer. Drinking beverages at 65 degrees Celsius or higher has been linked to an increased r.i.s.k of the digestive tract can:cer, particularly esophageal can:cer.
As a result, eating and drinking hot foods at high temperatures causes tissue damage, esophageal mucosa, esophagitis, pharyngitis, and damage to the digestive system’s mucosa from mouth to back. Prolonged inflammation can lead to nasopharyngeal, esophageal, and stomach can:cers.
As a result, you should let the food cool before consuming it, and restrict your intake of spicy foods and high-alcohol beverages like beer.
3. Eating too fast
Office workers are the most prone to commit this mistake. The reason for this is that their everyday work pressure is too high, requiring them to spend a lot of time processing, therefore they are distracted by eating and drinking. However, “eating in a hurry” has a substantial impact on the digestive system, potentially leading to indigestion and acid reflux.
Furthermore, eating too quickly prevents saliva and enzymes from being generated in time to break down food, which can lead to bloating, flatulence, digestive tract damage, and an increased r.i.s.k of can:cer.
4. Eating overnight food often
Overnight food often develops a large amount of harmful nitrite. When nitrite reaches the stomach, it produces nitrosamine molecules. If nitrosamine accumulates in the liver for an extended time, it can harm the body and lead to can:cer. For instance, storing food in the refrigerator for an extended time might raise the nitrite concentration. Then, when you reheat the dish, the compound will stick even more securely.
