About one of every three Americans will face some form of cancer during his or her lifetime. You can help beat these grim statistics by taking steps to protect yourself right now. In fact, up to 75% of cancer deaths in the United States can be prevented, reports Harvard Men’s Health Watch.

Here are 10 commandments to follow:

1. Avoid tobacco in all forms, including exposure to secondhand smoke.
2. Eat right. Reduce your consumption of saturated fat and red meat. Limit your intake of charbroiled foods, and avoid deep-fried foods. Eat more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. And don’t forget to eat fish two or three times a week.
3. Exercise regularly. Physical activity has been linked to a reduced risk of colon, prostate, breast, and reproductive cancers.
4. Stay lean. Obesity increases the risk of many forms of cancer. Calories count—if you need to slim down, take in fewer calories and burn more with exercise.
5. Limit alcohol use. Too much alcohol increases the risk of cancers of the mouth, larynx, esophagus, liver, and colon. It also increases a woman’s risk of breast cancer. If you choose to drink alcohol, the limit should be one to two drinks a day for men and no more than one a day for women.
6. Avoid unnecessary exposure to the sun. Wear sunscreen to protect yourself from UV rays. Get medical imaging studies only when you need them. Check your home for radon.
7. Avoid exposure to industrial and environmental toxins such as asbestos.
8. Avoid infections that contribute to cancer, including hepatitis, HIV, and the human papillomavirus (HPV).
9. Consider taking low-dose aspirin. Men who take aspirin or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may have a lower risk of colon and prostate cancers.
10. Get enough vitamin D. Taking 800 to 1,000 international units (IU) daily may help reduce the risk of prostate and colon cancers.