Doing this one thing may help reduce your breast cancer risk, experts say.
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Breast cancer impacts a staggering number of individuals across the United States.
Estrogen is the food for about 80% of breast cancers.
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Less fat [on the body] means less food for estrogen-driven breast cancers, Dempsey explained.
A systematic review meta-analysis published in 2019 highlighted this potential link between physical activity and breast cancer risk.
Walking is an activity that requires no special equipment and is relatively accessible for most.
Moreover, the benefits of physical activityextend beyond reducing breast cancer risk.
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