Women: Here's One More Reason to ExerciseLadies, still can't think of a valid reason to exercise? How about In a study published in the April 2004 issue of Cancer Research, Conclusion? "Exercise could lower breast cancer risk in postmenopausal women by reducing body fat and ultimately circulating estrogen concentrations," note the researchers, quoted by Reuters Health. Still, the authors note that the link between regular physical activity in postmenopausal women and lowered incidences of breast cancer remains a mystery. Regardless of whether you are postmenopausal, the benefits of exercise for women at every stage in life are undeniable. To learn more about breast cancer and what you can do to avoid it, check out www.komen.org. References 1. McTiernan Anne, Tworoger SS, Ulrich CM, et al. Effect of exercise on serum estrogens in postmenopausal women. Cancer Research, April 15, 2004;64(8):2923-28. 2. Moderate exercise may cut breast cancer risk. Reuters Health. May 7, 2004. For more information about women's health issues, go to www.chiroweb.com/find/tellmeabout/women.html. Page printed from: http://www.toyourhealth.com/mpacms/tyh/article.php?id=594&no_paginate=true&no_b=true |