Lose the excess weight to reduce your risk of cancer. Research has shown that extra weight can trigger the growth of abnormal cells leading to cancer.

Excessive weight in an individual can trigger an excess generation of the hormones, leptin and estrogen. These hormones are responsible for the growth of abnormal cells which in turn set the stage for the development of tumors. A study conducted with 22,000 women for 7 years by the University of Minnesota claimed that the women who experienced weight loss by around 20 pounds (around 9 kg) were able to cut down the risk of breast cancer by 21 percent.