Keeping Active Helps Prevent Breast Cancer

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Keeping Active Helps Prevent Breast Cancer

By Ralph Moss, Ph.D.

The Moss Report

http://cancerdecisions.com

Postmenopausal women who remain active throughout their

lives have a lower risk of breast cancer. Scientists at

the Alberta Cancer Board in Canada found that women with

the highest levels of activity were 30 percent less likely

to be diagnosed with breast cancer than were couch

potatoes (women who had the lowest activity levels).

The Canadians compared data from 1,200 breast cancer

patients with women who did not have breast cancer.

Researchers found no association between physical activity

and risk of breast cancer among younger, premenopausal

women.

They are not sure why activity prevents breast cancer.

Reduced body fat or enhanced immunity may explain the connection. The lesson is that we need to remain active throughout life. It doesn't mean you have to race in the Tour de France, like Lance Armstrong. However, finding excuses to walk instead of ride, to do gardening instead of watching TV, are going to benefit you. Although this study did not show any particular benefit in younger women, good health habits are best established early (Am J Epidemiol 2001;154:336-347).

 

 

 

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