"A 2016 review-which pooled data from 38 different studies-found that women who frequently exercised had a 12-21% lower risk of breast cancer than those who rarely got moving. Exercise offers these protective benefits to premenopausal and postmenopausal women."
"Exercise is a powerful tool when it comes to maintaining a healthy weight. This is why many experts have hypothesized that it's one of the best ways to prevent breast cancer, as obesity can significantly increase a woman's risk for this disease after menopause."
"If diagnosed as obese, a woman faces a 30% higher likelihood of dying from breast cancer in subsequent years. The American Cancer Society's 2019 figures link the growing rates of hormone receptor (HR)-positive breast cancer (the most common kind) to the rising prevalence of excess body weight."
Regular physical activity significantly reduces breast cancer risk, with studies showing women who exercise frequently have 12-21% lower risk than sedentary women. Exercise benefits both premenopausal and postmenopausal women, with increased activity post-menopause providing additional protection. The primary mechanism involves maintaining healthy weight, as obesity increases breast cancer risk by 30% after menopause and is linked to rising hormone receptor-positive breast cancer rates. Beyond weight management, exercise provides additional protective benefits through hormonal regulation. Recent research, including Danish studies led by Dr. Pernille Hojman, reveals exercise benefits extend to breast cancer survivors concerned about recurrence.
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