How can we decrease the chances of getting a disease?

Question: How can we decrease the chances of getting a disease?
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Asked by anon-256928 on 16 Jun 2020.
- Lucy McGowan answered on 16 Jun 2020:
  
  Having a balanced, healthy lifestyle is important, i.e. good diet, no smoking, exercise etc. This helps to prevent diseases caused by ageing and DNA damage. This is also important for keeping your immune system strong, which will help to protect you from and fight off infectious diseases such as viruses and bacterial infections. Stress also makes your immune system weaker so it’s really important to take time to relax and take care or your mental health. Washing your hands regularly using soap, especially before eating/ after using the bathroom/ being in busy public spaces will reduce the chances of spreading diseases and is more important now than ever.

Question: How can we decrease the chances of getting a disease?