Here are 3 updates from the latest research on exercise and breast cancer prevention.
How much exercise is enough?
Much more than you think! A study published in The Journey of Clinical Oncology reported 2.5 to 5 hours of moderate activity or 1.25 to 2.5 hours of vigorous activity per week significantly reduced the risk for 7 cancer types: colon, breast, endometrial, kidney, multiple myeloma, liver, and non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Specifically, there is a 10% lower risk of breast cancer. The Cancer Council guidelines recommend at least 1 hour of moderate activity daily or 30 minutes of vigorous activity daily to reduce your cancer risk.
