Skin cancer risk factor and how to avoid it

According to the National Institute of Cancer, 1 000 000 new cases will be diagnosed in 2010, and less than 1000 will die from it. There is  risk factor associated with skin cancer that you should know about it.

1. Fair skin
2. A history of sunburn
3. Too much sun exposure
4. People who have many moles
5. Sunny or high altitude climate
6. Personal history of skin cancer
7. Family history of skin cancer
8. Weakened immune system
9. Exposition to certain substances
10. Increasing age

There is simple ways to decrease the risk of developing skin cancer

1. Wear sunscreen year long
2. Avoid getting sunburn
3. Avoid the sun in the middle of the day
4. Wear protective clothing
5. Avoid tanning bed
6. Check you skin regularly
7. Eat food that contain anti-oxidant

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Good food for good skin

If you want a beautiful, and healthy skin, there is certain food that are better for you, that will clear your skin and, slow the aging process of the skin.

• Tomatoes: The red colours of the tomato, is produce , by a phytochemical called lycopene. Lycopene  is known to reduce the hormone that caused acne and it also defend the skin against de UV rays.
• Green tea: Green tea has a substance called catechin, that is anti-inflammatory, and anti-oxidant. Studies showed, that drinking green tea, decrease the aging process of the skin, and help avoid skin cancer.
• Berries: Especially the darker one like cherry and blueberry. Those fruits are full of anti-oxidant that, remove free radical produce by the exposure to the sun.
• Fish/seafood: The omega-3 fatty acid found in the fish, but also in walnut and flax seed, help moisturize the skin, and decrease the wrinkling process.
• Brown rice:  This rice has a lipid molecule called ceramid. Ceramid is important to hold hydratation of the skin.
• Water: A well hydrated decrease the aging process.
• Dark leafy green: Like kale and spinach, has vitamin A that help clear acne and help in skin repair.