Breast Health


Exercise

The Problem:

There are indications that inactivity can reduce the risk of breast cancer.

 

The Solution:

Studies have shown that the risk of breast cancer can decline with proper exercise.

 

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Don’t we all know that most of us should “eat less, move more?” But, if you are like me, the “shoulds” of my life aren’t always enough to get me off the sofa and onto the pavement in my sneakers. However, once I reviewed the current research indicating that vigorous exercise (aerobics, jogging, heavy yard work, strenuous house work or biking) could lower my breast cancer risk up to 30 percent, I became highly motivated to MOVE!

Why is there such a strong link between exercise and a reduced risk of breast cancer? “Once again, it’s all about estrogen,” says Dr. Randolph. “Studies in such respected medical publications as the Journal of National Cancer Institute and Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Preview have shown that after twelve months of regular exercise (30 minutes/five days per week), estrogen levels drop an average of 13 percent.”