Healthy Habits Cut Breast Cancer Risk
A recent study published online Oct. 12 in the journal Breast Cancer Research found that three healthy habits cut breast cancer risk. Engaging in regular physical activity, maintaining a healthy weight and drinking alcohol in moderation, was shown in this large study to help protect against breast cancer in postmenopausal women, the researchers said. In [...]
Read more »Breast Cancer and Weight Gain
Gaining weight after age 20, even if only a pound or two per year, can almost double the risk of developing breast cancer after menopause compared to women who keep their weight stable. This finding, from a National Cancer Institute (NCI) study, reported on the equivalent of a 30-pound gain over the years for a [...]
Read more »Mushrooms And Green Tea Reduce Breast Cancer Risk
Scientists found that women eating at least a third ounce of fresh mushrooms every day were 64 per cent less likely to develop breast cancer. The study, carried out in China, also showed women who combined a mushroom diet with drinking green tea regularly saw an even greater benefit. The risk among women in this [...]
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