We’ve heard it before: exercise can reduce a woman’s risk for developing breast cancer . But how much and what types of exercise are we talking about? Here is some information on the relationship between breast cancer prevention and working out. Exercising Often May Make You Reach Menopause Sooner What? You’re not thinking about menopause? If you’re in your 20s or early 30s, I don’t blame you, but a recent study shows that premenopausal women reached menopause sooner when they exercised often – eight to 10 hours per week.

I know reaching menopause earlier, dealing with the hot flashes and irregular periods, isn’t exactly every young woman’s dream, but it may help with cancer prevention . During menopause a woman stops ovulating, which decreases her exposure to tumor-promoting estrogen. This is why early menopause is linked to lower breast cancer risk – another reason to get moving! Keep on reading to find out three more ways exercise helps reduce your risk of developing breast cancer.

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How Exercise Reduces Your Breast Cancer Risk