A study conducted by the Long Island Breast Cancer Study Project found a trend between physical activity and the risk of breast cancer in women. In the study, published by the journal, Cancer, it was found that 30% of women were less likely to get breast cancer if they exercised approximately 10 to 19 hours a week. The research included women 20 to 98 years of age, but found the highest trend among reproductive and postmenopausal women.
Although the study averages exercise to about 2 hours per day, even a little movement could decrease your risk of breast cancer. Any level of activity, which includes everyday tasks around the house, could count as some form of exercise. Those who are physically engaged are 6% less likely to get the disease, compared to less active women.
Medical studies bring us closer to cures and better treatments for diseases such as breast cancer. This research just gives us more evidence how important it is that we get and stay active to sustain a healthy body (and mind!). What do you think about the study? Tell us in a comment, below!