When breast cells grow out of control, forming a tumor, it is known as breast cancer. Be it in the milk ducts or the lobules - which are the milk-producing glands - or the connective tissue of the breast, the abnormal cell growth can begin anywhere. In the recent years, India has seen a spurt in breast cancer cases and among other things, experts are pointing to lifestyle habits that's leading to this dangerous rise. Sleep deprivation, it seems is a major cause, among other factors. As per studies, disrupted sleep cycles and physical inactivity are linked to hormonal imbalances and inflammation that may fuel breast cancer growth. Doctors say simple shifts like prioritising 7–8 hours of sleep and staying active for at least 150 minutes a week could go a long way in cutting risk.

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