A study of 60,000 woman was conducted to see if low level exertion could provide benefits in preventing breast cancer. Turns out it can!
Lifestyle changes are always important when trying to reduce the risk of cancer, but this study; published in the Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers & Prevention, shows that just 30 minutes of walking a day for postmenopausal women are 10% less likely to get breast cancer.
The key to this study though, is consistency. In fact, the study found that women who had become inactive and stopped physical activity for more than 5 years, were 16% more likely to develop cancers.
Don’t worry about the intensity level of your exercise. or running a marathon. Just get moving and stay active!