One of the best things you can do for your overall health is to sit less and exercise more.
A new study found that increasing your level of physical activity and decreasing the time sitting will lower your risk of breast cancer -- that includes all types of breast cancer and all stages.
“What’s great about this study is it actually confirmed what we’ve known for many decades and that is that exercise can help reduce your chances of getting cancer. Specifically, in this one, with breast cancer,” said Douglas Feil with the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
He said the study looked at the genetic level and was backed up by what multiple observational studies have found.
“It’s really important to get up and move during the day,” Feil said. “We’re designed to move. We need to be outside.”
Feil said we still have to watch our diets. If you’ve struggled with exercise, you should work to find one you enjoy. The key to sustaining exercise long-term is doing something you enjoy.
“Design exercise around your lifestyle,” Feil said.
Exercising more and sitting less is beneficial to everyone. It’s one of the best things you can do for your health.
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