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Physical activity may reduce risk of breast cancer by 23 per cent

CAROLINE ALPHONSO

From Wednesday's Globe and Mail

Latest comment posted at 11:10 AM EST 16/05/08

New research shows that women 12 to 35 who ran three hours or walked 13 hours a week reduced their risk of breast cancer by 23 per cent ...Read the full article

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  1. T J from Canada writes: Who, in that age bracket, would have the time to walk 13 hours a week?
  2. Valerie Spentzos from Vancouver, Canada writes: Easy! Run 3 hours a week instead, which is no big deal. As a bc survivor, who never liked team sports, I started running at age 64, ran my first half-marathon at age 70 and am still into 10 k's. Running makes you feel good, lose weight, and keeps the nasties at bay.
  3. John Guthrie from Thunder Bay, Canada writes: Congrats to Valerie in Vancouver, both for her words and her desire to continue to be physically fit. Many choose to stay active, regardless of the impact on the visible physical diseases. My wife and I work with walkers and runners who are dealing with diabetes, and we are continually humbled by their efforts and their stories.
    On Monday, we will be lacing up the shoes here in Thunder Bay with hundreds of others in the second-oldest 10 mile road race in North America. Two of the noted runners (in everyone's eyes) are 75-year old Vi Turner and 79-year old Jean Lyon. Both of them continue to 'race' in this and many other running races throughout the year.
    They also deserve our respect and congratulations.
  4. shoshana berman from Canada writes: Not many preventative strategies?????

    How about :

    Not being overweight or obese
    Having children
    Breast feeding children
    Birth control pills
    Not smoking

    and yes exercise

    Has this person been under a rock for a decade?? Just wondering.
  5. Joseph T from Victoria, Canada writes: In the interest of women's health, I offer my services to excerise their breasts for free.
  6. S. P. from Canada writes: If you're as big a jerk as your comment indicates, I doubt many women would take you up on it.
  7. whatevah D from Canada writes: Hey Joseph T:

    Check out this ad from the Breast Cancer Society: http://www.weshow.com/us/p/14412/camsbreastexam

    LOL
  8. Margot Wojciechowski from Chapala, Mexico writes: and in the same edition a quiz asking about taking Vitamin D supplements to reduce the risk of breast cancer. What is the best way to take vitamin D??? Not supplements, but by being outdoors - walking or running for example.
  9. Margot Wojciechowski from Chapala, Mexico writes: Semi-moderated? How did Joseph T's self-serving offensive comment get through?

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