ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Cancer prevention

Okay kiddo, imagine your body is a castle with a moat and walls around it to protect you from bad guys. Your body also has soldiers called immune cells that help fight off bad guys like germs that want to enter the castle.

Cancer is like a sneaky bad guy that wants to get inside your castle and cause trouble. But don't worry, there are ways to prevent cancer from entering your castle.

First, you need to eat healthy foods like fruits, vegetables, and whole grains because they give your immune cells the energy they need to fight off bad guys. You also need to drink plenty of water to keep your castle hydrated and healthy.

Bad guys love to sneak in when your castle is weak, so it's important to get plenty of rest and exercise to keep your immune cells strong.

Another thing you can do is to protect your skin from the sun because too much sun can cause skin cancer. You can do this by wearing a hat, using sunscreen, and avoiding being out in the sun during the hottest part of the day.

If you're a grown-up, you should also visit the doctor regularly to have check-ups and screenings for cancer. This will help you catch cancer early, before it has a chance to do too much damage.

Remember, cancer is a bad guy, but you can prevent it from entering your castle by eating healthy, staying active, protecting your skin, and visiting the doctor.