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Breast Cancer Statistics - How Breast Cancer Survival Rates Increased 50%

Breast cancer statistics show that overwalking and slowly increase your time
1.2 million persons will be diagnosedand distance.
with breast cancer worldwide this year,· Walking at a pace of 75-95 steps a
according to the World Healthminute will have you walking at a speed
Organization. For breast cancer andof about 2-3 miles per hour.
prevention, it has long been known that· Walk with your head up, looking out
regular physical activity has been shownin front of you. Do not walk looking
to decrease the likelihood of havingdown right in front of you except to
breast cancer. What has not been knownnavigate any obstacles.
or studied has been the effect of· Really take it easy the first 5
regular physical activity on the breastminutes of walking to warm up.
cancer survival rates or likelihood ofAfterwards, gently stretch for 5-10
death in women that already have breastminutes while your muscles are warm.
cancer. That is, until now.· Practice good walking form. Your
The breast cancer statistics andarms should swing naturally in the
findings as reported by the Americandirection you're walking, not from side
Medical Association's Journal of theto side across your body. Your foot
American Medical Association (JAMA) inshould strike the ground on your heel,
May 2005 were astounding! Certainthen a rolling motion forward toward the
participants in the study of women withball of your foot, then pushing off with
Stage I, II or III breast canceryour toes.
achieved a 50% reduction in the deathAnd here are some basic walking shoes
rate from breast cancer.tips:
Here are these breast cancer statistics:· Buy your walking shoes from a
the journal reported that in the studysporting shoes store with large
2,987 female registered nurses had beenselections. That will give you plenty
diagnosed with breast cancer during theof choices. And buy your walking shoes
years 1984-1998. What the study foundlater in the day when your feet will be
was that the women who had physicallarger.
activity equivalent to walking at a· Buy cushioned, supportive walking
steady pace of 2.0-2.9 miles per hourshoes. To see if a shoe is supportive,
for 3-5 hours a week had a death rate ofdo this test -- take a shoe and turn it
only 50% of the death rate of women whoupside down. Holding each end of the
had physical activity equivalent toshoe, try to fold it. If you find the
walking less than one hour a week. Theshoe bends in the middle, then that shoe
conclusion of the breast canceris not a supportive shoe. A supportive
statistics in the study was thatshoe should bend where your foot
physical activity after breast cancernormally bends, near your toes.
has been diagnosed may reduce the risk· You should allow the width of your
of death from breast cancer. The studyindex finger between the end of your
found that there was little evidence ofshoe and the end of your longest toe, or
any relation between increased physicalabout one-half inch.
activity and increased benefit.· Buy two pairs of walking shoes, one
It's time to dust off those walkingfor home and one for the car or
shoes!workplace. And if one pair gets wet,
As a physical activity, walking can beyou can use the other pair that day.
done almost anytime by anyone anywhere.Walking is the closest thing to the
All that's needed is a good pair ofperfect exercise. In today's fast-paced
walking shoes. Walking is fun andsociety, regular walking can be a
reduces stress. As for injuries,welcomed break from the stress of the
walking has the lowest injury rate ofday. Maybe you'll get to know your
all the various kinds of exercise.neighborhood or neighbors better. There
You can walk with a partner, friend,may be walking trails you've never seen
family member or dog, maybe even abut wanted to.
neighbor's dog. Or you can walk withWherever and however you choose to walk,
your favorite headset and music. If younot only can the experience be fun,
are walking outdoors with a headset,you'll know you're being good to your
keep one ear open to hear the soundsbody in a variety of ways. Besides the
around you.incredible breast cancer statistics and
As for basic walking tips:findings of the breast cancer study,
· As you begin regular walking, takewalking helps with weight control and
it easy. Standard advice is to checkbone strength, elevates mood, helps
with your physician before starting anybuild and maintain healthy muscles,
exercise program. If it's been years orjoints and heart. With so many great
decades since you walked regularly,health benefits, why not get started
perhaps you can begin with 5 minutes ofwalking today!



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