Regular outdoor exercise 'can reduce breast cancer risk'
13/05/2010 Getting some regular outdoor exercise can lower women's chances of developing breast cancer, it has been claimed.
Research presented at the American Association for Cancer Research found that women who put on excess weight after the age of 20 make themselves more susceptible to developing the disease, reports UK Net Guide.
Women who undergo a five point jump in their body mass index (BMI) were found to double their risk of developing post-menopausal breast cancer.
Arlene Wilkie, director of research and policy at Breast Cancer Campaign, said: "We already know that being overweight after the menopause can increase a woman's risk of breast cancer, so we would recommend maintaining a healthy body weight throughout life by combining regular exercise with a balanced, low-fat diet avoiding fatty foods and limiting alcohol intake."
Tam Fry, National Obesity Forum board member and chair for the Child Growth Foundation, recently stated that may people are unaware of the link between obesity and cancer and advised people to spend more time exercising.
Research presented at the American Association for Cancer Research found that women who put on excess weight after the age of 20 make themselves more susceptible to developing the disease, reports UK Net Guide.
Women who undergo a five point jump in their body mass index (BMI) were found to double their risk of developing post-menopausal breast cancer.
Arlene Wilkie, director of research and policy at Breast Cancer Campaign, said: "We already know that being overweight after the menopause can increase a woman's risk of breast cancer, so we would recommend maintaining a healthy body weight throughout life by combining regular exercise with a balanced, low-fat diet avoiding fatty foods and limiting alcohol intake."
Tam Fry, National Obesity Forum board member and chair for the Child Growth Foundation, recently stated that may people are unaware of the link between obesity and cancer and advised people to spend more time exercising.
