Research findings by medical experts has proved that women who breastfeed their babies for a longer period are less likely to develop breast cancer than those who do not.

CEOAFRICA has gathered this tip from the declaration of American Cancer Society Guidelines on Nutrition and Physical Activity for Cancer Prevention.

The medical experts recommend regular exercise and a healthy diet for all women, stating that they can help prevent many conditions, including heart disease, diabetes and many form of cancer.

They also advocated for periodic self examination of the breasts to take precautions before it gets out of hand, highlighting that women who maintain a healthy weight, do regular exercise and who have low intake of saturated fat stand the benefits of avoiding the occurrence of breast cancer.

They acknowledge however that these health practices can help to lower estrogen levels and boost immune system, preventing any abnormal cells from growing and spreading.