Now, however, there seems to be conclusive proof that adopting a healthy lifestyle is the key to avoiding fatal conditions such as breast cancer.

A study carried out by World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) and Imperial College London found that thousands of women could help to reduce their risk of developing the disease, which kills 12,000 Brits a year by making simple changes.

According to the specialists who conducted the study, which was the largest of its kind ever conducted, breast cancer insurance customers should follow a diet of lean foods and low amounts of alcohol to minimise their risk.

In addition, they can help to protect themselves further by doing 30 minutes of exercise a day, said professor Martin Wiseman, a WRCF medical and scientific adviser who helped with the investigation.

"We are now more sure than ever that by limiting the amount of alcohol that they drink, maintaining a healthy weight and being physically active, women can make a significant difference to their risk," he explained.

According to the specialist, as many as four out of every ten cases of breast cancer cases could be completely prevented if all women adhered to this regimen.

In addition, the expert found that women who breastfeed after giving birth may also be helping to reduce their chances of developing breast cancer.

"Breastfeeding probably also reduces babies' chances of gaining excess weight as they grow," he added.




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