Suara.com – Sport can provide many physical and mental health benefits. A study also shows that exercise can reduce the risk of developing diabetes breast cancer.
According to the Cleveland Clinic, one study showed that increased exercise and decreased fat body can reduce the risk of breast cancer in postmenopausal women.
Findings published in JAMA Oncology in 2015, involving a 12-month randomized trial found that moderate to vigorous exercise of 300 minutes per week was more effective than 150 minutes per week in reducing total fat among postmenopausal women.
“These results demonstrate the added benefit of exercise aerobics lower volume and possible risk of postmenopausal breast cancer,” the study said Fox News.
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The Cleveland Clinic also adds that reducing body fat may play a role in reducing breast cancer risk.
On the other hand, the National Cancer Institute has noted that women who are physically active have a 12-21 percent lower risk of breast cancer than those who are not physically active.
Researchers agree that maintaining a healthy weight is key to lowering breast cancer risk.
“Most healthy adults should get at least 150 minutes a week of moderate aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity each week, plus strength training at least twice a week,” says the Mayo Clinic.
In addition, the Mayo Clinic also says nutrition can help lower the risk of breast cancer. However, they associated it with the Mediterranean diet.
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A Mediterranean diet supplemented by extra-virgin olive oil and mixed nuts may have a reduced risk of breast cancer.
Most Mediterranean diets focus on plant foods, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and nuts. In addition, people who follow this diet also choose to eat healthy fats, such as olive oil instead of butter and fish instead of red meat.
Other lifestyle changes that lower breast cancer risk, include limiting drinking alcohol, breastfeeding and limiting postmenopausal hormone therapy.
Overall, the Mayo Clinic advises all women to be aware of breast cancer and self-detect. If you feel any changes around your breasts, consult your doctor immediately.
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