NEW STUDY: WALKING EVERY DAY DROPS BREAST CANCER RISK BY 14%

[TrueBlueTerrier]

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New research from the American Cancer Society shows that women who walk for an hour every day can minimize their chances of getting breast cancer by 14%. Furthermore, the study showed that if the women exercise vigorously, their risk drops by 25% more than women who are not active.

Previous studies have indicated that strong exercise drops women’s breast cancer risks, but this study is the first to show that even moderate exercise such as walking can have a powerful effect. The study examined 73,615 postmenopausal women over 17 years; 4,760 of the women were diagnosed with breast cancer during a 17-year followup.

Interestingly, the study asserted that weight and the use of hormone replacement therapy didn’t change the risk numbers.

Lead researcher Dr. Alpa Patel said, "Our findings are particularly relevant, as people struggle with conflicting information about how much activity they need to stay healthy. Without any other recreational physical activities, walking on average of at least one hour per day was associated with a modestly lower risk of breast cancer. More strenuous and longer activities lowered the risk even more."

[fishtank]

American study says people who take regular exercise are less prone to serious illness.
How very controversial.

People who exercise regularly are also less likely to smoke,drink to excess and eat bucketloads of KFC which are more likely to be determining factors in increasing the risk of breast cancer.

Our findings are particularly relevant

[UnhappyGremlin]

Exercise is good for you?
Not really news, is it?

[capitalbiker]

so will these researchers please explain why my wife who has an active, not sedentary job which can involve her working six days a week at times, goes to the gym 2-3 times a week is currently undergoing treatment for breast cancer which was picked up by a screening programme. it might lower risk , doesn't remove it all together.