Breast Cancer Prevention: Exercise and Healthy Diet

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Authors
Nobuko Hongu
Kiah Farr
Patrick Gallaway
Publication Date: January 2017 | Publication Number: az1724 Download PDF

Research has shown a correlation between a healthy diet and reduced risk of breast cancer. Additional research is also demonstrating a link between regular physical activity and the reduction of breast cancer risk. A healthy diet is beneficial for the prevention of numerous diseases, including breast cancer. Regular physical activity is preventative for many diseases and health concerns, including breast cancer. This article outlines basic information about breast cancer, risk factors related to diet and physical activity, and breast cancer prevention through healthy diet and physical activity.