Every day 1,660 deaths are caused due to cancer and there are 4,950 new cases. Lung and esophageal cancer has been the leading cause of deaths due to cancer since 2013 according to the reports at Cancer Statistics Center. The American Lung Association recommends a few methods to live a healthy life.

Embrace clean air
Tobacco smokers face the highest risk of lung cancer. They are 15-30 times more likely to get lung cancer than nonsmokers. Besides smoking tobacco, radon, a natural gas, is the second-highest cause of lung cancer. Radon, although found in the earth, is leaked through buildings and can stay inside buildings and homes for a long period. Secondhand smoke or exposure to hazardous chemicals and dust over long periods can also increase the risk of lung cancer. One of the basic requirements for a healthy life is clean and fresh air. Spending more time at gardens, open spaces, and hills can replenish the body with clean oxygen and refuel the body. It is important to travel often to such places to experience nature. 

Enjoy the subtlety of the simple and clean water 
Excessive alcohol consumption can increase the risk of lung cancer by 30 percent. Drinking water that is contaminated with arsenic, asbestos, radon, plastic, pesticides, agricultural chemicals in toxic and hazardous areas can cause lung cancer. Studies suggest that water treated with chlorine is associated with 13,000 cases of bladder and rectal cancer per year. Clean water is the foundation of a healthy life. Drinking 8-10 cups of clean water is recommended by the American Cancer Society. Hydration helps detoxify the body from carcinogens in the lungs and bladder. Drinking water instead of carbonated, sugary, or alcoholic drinks helps the body stay fit.

Eat a rainbow
According to research, a high glycemic diet includes processed meat, overcooked food, sugar, and refined carbs. This can increase the risks of lung cancer. Processed foods, such as white bread, sugary cereals, white rice, pretzels, rice pasta, soda, puffed rice, and popcorn are high glycemic. Experts suggest that eating a variety of fresh and organic foods help the body with all the essential nutrients. Foods that are colorful, fresh, and organic are ideal for health. Most fruits and vegetables are low glycemic. Fresh fruits such as berries, apples, cruciferous vegetables, carrots, beets, spinach, kale, grapes, garlic, olive oil, red chili peppers, jalapeño peppers, red cabbage, purple cabbage, purple cauliflower, turmeric, ginger, red beans, flaxseed oil, beans, legumes, and fish contain abundant anti-carcinogens and anti-toxic elements. A holistic diet paves the way for a positive life. 

Stay active
A study in Norway has revealed that living a sedentary lifestyle increases the risk of lung cancer by 44 percent. Physical activity is a major promoter of antioxidants and compounds that prevent lung cancer. Staying active can promote breathing and lung activity which makes the lungs detoxify regularly. Experts suggest that developing a lifestyle enables us to explore the potentials of the body. Be it any workout, dance form, or sport, staying active and happy are ingredients of a fuller life.