Outdoor exercise such as using a trampoline can cut breast cancer risk
22/09/2010 Breast cancer rates could be lowered if women take part in outdoor exercise such as using a trampoline, according to an expert.
A major study into the disease carried out by professor Tony Swerdlow discovered that changing people's behaviour was likely to have the biggest impact on halting rising rates of breast cancer in the western world.
Every year, more than 45,000 cases of breast caner are diagnosed in the UK. Rates have risen by 50 per cent in the last 25 years.
According to Mr Swerdlow, the aim of the Generation study was to discover the causes of breast cancer and offer detailed advice about how to reduce the risk.
The research findings showed that being overweight and not taking exercise increases the chances of someone developing the disease.
Other factors that are known to reduce the risk of the disease include childbirth and its effects on hormone levels.
A recent Watercress Alliance-funded study found that a plant compound in watercress may have the ability to suppress breast cancer cells.
A major study into the disease carried out by professor Tony Swerdlow discovered that changing people's behaviour was likely to have the biggest impact on halting rising rates of breast cancer in the western world.
Every year, more than 45,000 cases of breast caner are diagnosed in the UK. Rates have risen by 50 per cent in the last 25 years.
According to Mr Swerdlow, the aim of the Generation study was to discover the causes of breast cancer and offer detailed advice about how to reduce the risk.
The research findings showed that being overweight and not taking exercise increases the chances of someone developing the disease.
Other factors that are known to reduce the risk of the disease include childbirth and its effects on hormone levels.
A recent Watercress Alliance-funded study found that a plant compound in watercress may have the ability to suppress breast cancer cells.
