Walking one hour per day cuts risk of developing breast cancer by 14 %

A new study by an Indian origin researcher has revealed that women can cut their chances of developing breast cancer by walking for an hour each day.

The American Cancer Society, which commissioned the study, involved 73,615 postmenopausal women, of whom 4,760 were diagnosed with breast cancer during a 17-year follow-up.

It was found that this moderate activity was linked with a 14 per cent lower risk of the disease compared to women who were least active.

The researchers found that women taking part in more vigorous activities for an hour a day had a 25 percent lower risk of breast cancer.