5 Everyday Habits Raising Your Breast Cancer Risk | Dr. Hansaji

Breast cancer risk is influenced by many factors, including age, family history, hormonal factors and certain lifestyle habits. Alcohol consumption, physical inactivity and excess body weight after menopause are among the factors associated with higher breast cancer risk. JOIN OUR 3-MONTH TTC COURSE An immersive 3-month on-campus program for serious Yoga practitioners and teachers who wish to deepen their practice, understand traditional Yoga, and develop the expertise to teach at an advanced level. 📍 On Campus, Mumbai 🏡 Residential & Non-Residential options 👉 Learn more & register: https://shorturl.at/LheLr In this video, Hansaji discusses five everyday habits and health practices that deserve attention, while emphasising that having a risk factor does not mean a person will develop breast cancer. You will learn about: 1. How regular alcohol consumption is associated with increased breast cancer risk 2. Why staying physically active and breaking up long periods of sitting matter 3. The relationship between excess body weight after menopause and breast cancer risk 4. How balanced eating, portion awareness and regular movement can support healthy weight management 5. Why maintaining a healthy sleep-wake rhythm is important for overall health 6. The evidence around night-shift work and breast cancer risk, which remains complex and is not a certainty 7. The importance of knowing your family and personal breast health history 8. Why recommended breast cancer screening should not be skipped 9. The importance of knowing what is normal for your breasts and getting new changes checked by a doctor Healthy habits can support risk reduction, but they cannot guarantee that breast cancer will be prevented. Many women who develop breast cancer do not have an obvious modifiable risk factor or a family history. If you notice a new breast lump or thickening, change in breast size or shape, skin or nipple changes, or unusual nipple discharge, seek medical evaluation rather than waiting for symptoms to resolve. 00:00 – 5 Everyday Habits That May Affect Breast Cancer Risk 00:45 – 1. Drinking Alcohol Regularly 02:07 – 2. Sitting for Most of the Day 03:24 – 3. Gradual Weight Gain After Menopause 04:58 – 4. Disturbing Your Natural Sleep-Wake Rhythm 06:15 – 5. Ignoring Your Personal Breast Cancer Risk 06:40 – 5 Things Every Woman Should Keep Track Of 08:05 – What You Can Do to Lower Your Risk Watch & Subscribe to our NEW TYI Shorts Channel! Get quick Yoga, Ayurveda & Wellness tips from Dr. Hansaji in easy-to-watch Shorts. 👉 Subscribe to TYI Shorts Official - https://bit.ly/4qRaQcP Visit our website at: https://theyogainstitute.org/ Download our New Meditation App - Nispand: Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nispand.com App Store: https://apps.apple.com/in/app/nispand-meditation-and-sleep/id1609608907 Sign up for our : 21 Days BLC - Evening - Online & On Campus – English https://theyogainstitute.org/21-days-better-living-course-batch-2 Register for our : 900 hrs TTC-3 Months TTC On Campus - English https://theyogainstitute.org/3-months-advanced-teacher-training-course Watch our all new videos on "" by clicking the link below: https://www.youtube.com/@theyogainstituteofficial Subscribe to our channels to stay updated: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheYogaInstituteHindi https://www.youtube.com/c/NispandMeditationApp https://www.youtube.com/c/theyogainstituteofficial https://www.instagram.com/hansajiyogendra/ https://www.facebook.com/theyogainstituteofficial https://www.instagram.com/theyogainstituteofficial/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/theyogainstituteofficial/ https://twitter.com/tyi_official https://open.spotify.com/show/0h999TAYNUabGmoe2w8DSs #breastcancer #habits #drhansaji #theyogaInstitute Disclaimer: The information presented here is intended solely for educational purposes. Techniques and advice may vary based on individual contraindications. It is essential that yogic practices be performed under the supervision of a qualified yoga instructor. For severe health conditions, we would like to recommend you to join our The Yoga Institute's free yoga OPD samattvam for proper diagnosis and personalized solutions. Contact us on - +912226110506 Email id - info@theyogainstitute.org