10 researched ways to reduce your breast cancer risk

Women’s Health

Margaret Cantwell

Take oral hygiene very seriously

A recent study shows that women with periodontal disease are more likely to develop breast cancer than women who do not have the disease. And, a bit of information from the study that’s not as surprising but compounds the threat — a history of smoking significantly affected the women’s cancer risk.

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By Margaret Cantwell

Margaret Cantwell began her paleo diet in 2010 in an effort to lose weight. Since then, the diet has been instrumental in helping her overcome a number of other health problems. Thanks to the benefits she has enjoyed from her paleo diet and lifestyle, she dedicates her time as Editor of Easy Health Digest™, researching and writing about a broad range of health and wellness topics, including diet, exercise, nutrition and supplementation, so that readers can also be empowered to experience their best health possible.

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