2. Diet

A healthy diet is obviously good for overall health but it can also impact the development of breast cancer. While what a person eats does not prevent breast cancer, eating unhealthy food is thought to be responsible for about 30 to 40% of all cancers, according to the organization BreastCancer.Org. Research has found that receiving nutrients from foods like fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains can increase energy and overall health, which help prevent diseases like breast cancer. In addition, food grown without the use of pesticides can protect women from cell mutations that can result in breast cancer.

Read more about how changing your health habits can reduce breast cancer risk.