20 Everyday Habits That Increase Your Cancer Risk

Cancer is a group of diseases involving abnormal cell growth with the potential to invade or spread to other parts of the body. Here are some important tips that can help you lead a cancer-free life.

Don't let these subtle signs become something serious. It's time to catch these commonly overlooked symptoms of cancer before they catch you.

So many new potential causes of cancer pop up every month that it’s hard to know what to believe and what to brush off. Just this week, a study in the journal Nature found asparagine — a chemical compound in asparagus — might even be linked to breast cancer. (Don’t worry, though — more tests still need to be done before you give up the veggie for good!) 

Because cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide and it’s being predicted 22 million new cases will come about within the next 20 years, it’s more important than ever to be aware of things you’re doing every day that can increase your risk, starting with these 20 common habits.

1.Eating Charred Meat

When people eat meat, they tend to like it charred. The big issue is that cooking meat at high temps can form chemicals that cause changes in the DNA that could increase your risk of cancer, says the NCI.

If you do cook meat, make sure it’s not getting over-done — or, ditch it altogether. A 12-year-long study published in the journal Nature that involved 61,566 participants found the incidence of cancer was much lower with vegetarians compared to meat-eaters.

2. Over-serving Yourself

This one is going to be super disappointing, just FYI. Having a drink here and there is totally fine, but when you’re downing alcohol on the daily — 1 or 2 drinks per day, to be exact — that’s when problems arise. According to the doctors, over-drinking has been linked to a higher risk of throat, liver, colon, and breast cancer. That doesn’t mean you have to skip hanging out with friends who drink: Just limit your intake by sipping on something non-alcoholic instead.

3.Using a Plastic Water Bottle

If your go-to water bottle is plastic, you might want to switch to something that’s glass, steel, or ceramic. According to oncologists, some research suggests plastic beverage containers contain potentially harmful chemicals like BPA, a weak synthetic hormone that could mess with your body’s hormonal balance, potentially causing breast cancer. There are still mixed opinions on whether plastic bottles actually cause cancer or not, but steer clear just in case.

4.Sleeping With Your Phone Next to Your Head

You might like falling asleep to your favorite podcast, but get your phone as far away from your head as possible while you’re catching sleep. In December, the health experts came out with guidelines to minimize people’s exposure to the radio-frequency energy cell phones put out due to research on its link to brain cancer, among other issues. So put your phone in another room.

5.Sitting Around Too Much

Some days are super lazy, and others are go-go-go. Those times when you’re sitting around relaxing probably feel great; the only issue is too much sitting can put you at risk of cancer. In 2014, German scientists analyzed data from 43 studies and found two additional hours of sedentary behavior a day could put you at an 8 percent increased risk of colon cancer, 10 percent increased risk of endometrial cancer, and 6 percent increased risk of lung cancer.

6.Doing Laundry

Doing your laundry seems harmless enough, right? Well, not so much. According to the Environmental Working Group, some brand-name liquid laundry detergent contains 1,4-dioxane, a chemical that could potentially be cancerous. In past research, animals exposed to the chemical had higher rates of liver tumors than those who didn’t, so it’s something to be weary of. Maybe get the natural stuff instead.

7. Using Deodorant

If you haven’t ventured into natural deodorants yet, this fact will make you stock up immediately. Although the expert says no clear link has been made between deodorant and breast cancer at this time, research has suggested the aluminum compounds in deodorant that keep you from getting sweaty could cause damage after being absorbed by the skin, changing the estrogen receptors and potentially leading to breast cancer.

8. Skipping Out on Flossing

Are you keeping up with your oral hygiene? Brushing, flossing, and using mouthwash is essential to making your teeth happy — and if you skip out and don’t get them the attention they deserve, you could put yourself at risk of developing cancer. A January 2018 study  found gum disease is associated with a 24 percent increase in both lung and colorectal cancer, meaning you need to start taking care of your mouth ASAP.

9. Sleeping With the TV On

Falling asleep to the sound of the TV might be the only way you can get yourself to pass out. Unfortunately, all that artificial light at night isn’t too great for your body. A 2010 study in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives found it’s been linked to both breast and prostate cancer due to messing with your melatonin, the hormone that promotes sleep.

10. Using Scented Candles

There’s something so soothing about scented candles. They can relax you almost immediately in the moment but could do a whole lot of damage down the road. Unfortunately, scented candles are full of potentially dangerous chemicals like benzene and toluene and breathing them in regularly could increase your risk of cancer, says the environmentalists.

11.Eating Microwave Popcorn

It’s quick, easy, and delicious — so what’s the problem with microwave popcorn? Well, not only can the chemical diacetyl — AKA a butter flavoring in the mix — lead to lung issues from breathing it in, but the Dr. said, it can also lead to bladder cancer. It might take a little more effort to make your popcorn from scratch, but you’ll thank yourself later for taking the extra time.

12.Using Baby Powder

If you use baby powder often, this is going to make you want to toss it out for good immediately: A 2010 study published found using the product — also called talcum powder — can increase the risk of endometrial cancer in women by 24 percent when used on the perineal area. Yeah, that’s a lot.

13.Using Makeup and Skincare That Contains Parabens

Parabens are sneaky little guys. And, they can also be dangerous. Research has shown the chemical compounds — which are used as preservatives in a countless number of makeup and skincare products — are easily absorbed through the skin and can cause a spike in the growth of breast cancer cells. Now with the natural beauty movement taking off, there’s no reason to put products on your body that have any sort of potentially harmful chemical.

14.Eating Processed Meat

Move over, hot dogs: Veggie dogs might be the only safe summer BBQ option when it comes to preventing cancer. According to the cancer speccialists, processed meat has officially been classified as a carcinogen. In fact, eating just 1.8 ounces of processed meat a day can increase your risk of colorectal cancer by 18 percent. In addition, it can also cause pancreatic and prostate cancer.

15.Breathing in Pollution

Yep, even the simple act of breathing can increase your cancer risk. It’s been known for quite a while that air pollution can do some major harm, and according to the World Health Organization, the cancer-causing substances in the air caused 223,000 deaths from lung cancer in 2010 alone. In addition, it’s also been linked to an increased risk of bladder cancer.

16.Not Wearing Sunscreen

Most people don’t think they don’t need to wear sunscreen unless they’re going to the beach. That’s completely false, though — and it’s leading to a whole lot of skin cancer cases. According to the Skin cancer Foundation, you should slather on SPF year-round, no matter the season or the weather, to decrease your risk. Remember: regularly wearing sunscreen is one of the 20 best ways to have your best skin.

17.Working the Night Shift

Recent reports estimate three million Americans now work the night shift. It might not seem like working when it’s dark out and sleeping when it’s light would do any major bodily harm, but a 2013 study published in the British Medical Journal found the graveyard shift can increase the risk of breast cancer, most likely due to melatonin suppression — especially in those who have done so for a long time.

18.Pumping Gas

Filling up your car with gas is something most people do on a regular basis. Unfortunately, one common mistake could be increasing your cancer risk. Adding just a little bit more gas in after your nozzle clicks off might not seem like a big deal, but according to the EPA and President’s Cancer Panel, that extra fuel could mess with the pump’s vapor recovery system, potentially releasing cancer-causing chemicals like benzene in the air.

19.You’re Not Drinking Enough Water

Drinking plenty of water throughout the day keeps everything in your body working properly. One thing it also does it dilute harmful substances in the urine, potentially helping reduce the risk of bladder cancer due to flushing them through your system faster, says the doctor.

20.Skip the Dry Cleaner

Is getting freshly-cleaned clothes via the dry cleaner worth increasing your risk of cancer? Probably not. Reports from the EPA have found perchloroethylene or “perc” — a chemical used by the majority of dry cleaners in the U.S. — could cause leukemia, as well as liver and kidney cancers. Look for a business that doesn’t use harmful chemicals or skip out altogether.



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