Health | smoking cessation Best Ways to Avoid Cancer LiveScience identifies healthy behaviors that reduce risk By Evann Gastaldo Posted Apr 8, 2008 7:40 PM CDT Copied No more than one glass of wine for women, or two for men, is the recommended daily amount to reduce cancer risk, reports LiveScience. In this photo, the international wine fair "Vinitaly" is shown. (AP Photo/Alberto Pellaschiar) See 1 more photo It's not all in the genes: About half of all cancer deaths are preventable, says the American Cancer Society. Follow LiveScience's 10 healthy behaviors to reduce risk: Quit smoking! Limit alcohol consumption to one drink per day for women, two drinks per day for men (and no, you can't "save them up" for the weekend). Use 30 SPF sunscreen, and wear sunglasses and hats outdoors. Stay physically active—get your heart rate up. Maintain a normal weight for your height (generally, within 5 to 10 pounds of what you weighed at 18). Eat a healthy diet: lots of fruits and veggies, but not a lot of red meat or sugary foods. For the full list, click the link below. Read These Next John Bolton could face a maximum sentence of 180 years. Andrew is still a prince, but he's no longer a duke. ChatGPT is going to get sexy. Lots of people are worried. Author of bestselling memoir about depression dies at 35. See 1 more photo Report an error