Do Some Housework To Reduce The Risk Of Breast Cancer
Good news for all ya women who work at home - A new research shows that women who exercise by doing the housework can reduce their risk of breast cancer.
The study conducted on 200,000 women from 9 European countries found that doing household chores was far more cancer protective than playing sport.
We have long known that physical exercise can reduce the risk of breast cancer, but we are glad to know that something as simple and cheap as doing housework can help. Tasks like cleaning, cooking, washing, dusting, mopping and vacuuming are all better than having a physical job.
The latest study took both pre and post-menopausal women into account and studied a range of activities, including work, leisure and housework. It was observed that housework can cut breast cancer risk by 30% in pre-menopausal women and 20% in post-menopausal women.
The results suggested that moderate forms of physical activity, such as housework, may be more important than less frequent but more intense recreational physical activity in reducing breast cancer risk. Doctors also suggest men and women to maintain a healthy weight and do regular exercise to reduce the risk of cancer.