Exercise To Prevent Breast Cancer
- Mar 9, 2016
- 1 min read
A study has linked exercise in the reproductive and post-menopausal years to the prevention of breast cancer.
Exercise is necessary in the prevention of cancer and other noncommunicable diseases(NCD's). The amount of physical activity recommended is150 hours per week of moderate intensity. This is to protect the health from chronic diseases, premature deaths, disability and obesity.
This study found that even moderate exercise during specific years of life can prevent of breast cancer. In the study researchers looked at 1,500 women with breast cancer and 1,500 without breast cancer. They were interviewed about activities that they had been involved in throughout their lifespan.
The study focused on physical activity, the recreational type: 1-Walking 2-Running 3-Jogging 4-Biking 5-Gardening
They were not interested in the occupational type of activities.
The researchers found that exercise at any intensity, during the reproductive and post menopausal years was more effective in the prevention of breast cancer.
The study was reported in TheSpec.com.
Our health program focuses on being FREE from five health risk factors, lack of physical activity is one of them.The health education program prepares adults of all ages to develop a physically active lifestyle, that would reduce one's risk for all cancers.
Being physically active is a prevention against chronic diseases such as:
Cancer
Diabetes
Cardiovascular disease
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary disease(COPD)
Obesity and related illnesses
Vigorous exercises such as running, jogging, cycling, swimming have added health benefits especially for overweight and obese people.
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