Maintaining a healthy weight is crucial in reducing the risk of breast cancer.
Excess body weight, particularly after menopause, is associated with an increased risk of developing breast cancer.
According to a study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, postmenopausal women who are overweight or obese have a 30-60% higher risk of breast cancer compared to women of healthy weight.
However, the good news is that even a modest weight loss can make a difference.
The same study found that postmenopausal women who lost just 5% of their body weight lowered their breast cancer risk by 12%.
Maintaining a healthy weight is crucial in reducing the risk of breast cancer. Excess body weight, particularly after menopause, is associated with an increased risk of developing breast cancer. According to a study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, postmenopausal women who are overweight or obese have a 30-60% higher risk of breast cancer compared to women of healthy weight. However, the good news is that even a modest weight loss can make a difference. The same study found that postmenopausal women who lost just 5% of their body weight lowered their breast cancer risk by 12%.
