Prevention

Prevention plays a significant role in bowel health. Here are just some of the lifestyle changes that can reduce your risk of developing the disease…

 Reduce dietary animal fat and protein intake

 Increase fibre intake with a diet rich in fruit and vegetables

 Consume adequate calcium and dairy foods

 Maintain physical fitness

 Avoid obesity

 Avoid smoking

 Ensure a minimal alcohol intake

Following this advice will certainly help to reduce your risk of getting bowel cancer, and has other positive health benefits as well.

If you are over 50, an annual screening test for bowel cancer is the best way to help prevent bowel cancer.  Through early detection and treatment, prevention really is the best cure!  Click here for more information on FOBTesting.

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