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Nov 1, 2011

Exercise may reduce breast cancer risk


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Getting ripped has a positive effect on not only your physical appearance, but on your risk of developing diseases. This is true for both genders, but women who are concerned about their chances of getting breast cancer should consider making exercise a priority.


Recently, The Huffington Post reported on simple ways that women can reduce their risk of breast cancer, and getting regular exercise was one of them.


"When you do exercise, work to keep your heart rate above its baseline level for a minimum of 20 continuous minutes. Long walks are nice too, but it's the more vigorous exercise (expect to sweat!) that really helps your heart and cuts your cancer risk," according to the news source.


The Post also added that maintaining a healthy body weight has been shown to reduce cancer risk. Recent research published in the journal Breast Cancer Research has shown that having excess amounts of fat can increase chances of developing the disease.


Getting a good work out can help person keep their weight down and their heart rate up, which is core idea behind these two risk-reducing suggestions.

 

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