Released on = May 3, 2007, 2:19 am

Press Release Author = Laurence Magne

Industry = Healthcare

Press Release Summary = Breast cancer statistics show that over 1.2 million persons
will be diagnosed with breast cancer worldwide this year, according to the World
Health Organization. Regular physical activity has been shown to decrease the
likelihood of having breast cancer. What has not been known or studied has been the
effect of regular physical activity on the breast cancer survival rates or
likelihood of death in women that already have breast cancer.

Press Release Body = From the desk of Dr Magne, author of Cancer Free For Life

Breast cancer statistics show that over 1.2 million persons will be diagnosed with
breast cancer worldwide this year, according to the World Health Organization.
Regular physical activity has been shown to decrease the likelihood of having breast
cancer. What has not been known or studied has been the effect of regular physical
activity on the breast cancer survival rates or likelihood of death in women that
already have breast cancer. That is, until now.

The breast cancer statistics and findings as reported by the American Medical
Association\'s Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) were astounding!
Certain participants in the study of women with Stage I, II or III breast cancer
achieved a 50% reduction in the death rate from breast cancer.

Here are these breast cancer statistics: the journal reported that in the study
2,987 female registered nurses had been diagnosed with breast cancer during the
years 1984-1998. What the study found was that the women who had physical activity
equivalent to walking at a steady pace of 2.0-2.9 miles per hour for 3-5 hours a
week had a death rate of only 50% of the death rate of women who had physical
activity equivalent to walking less than one hour a week. The conclusion of the
breast cancer statistics in the study was that physical activity after breast cancer
has been diagnosed may reduce the risk of death from breast cancer. The study found
that there was little evidence of any relation between increased physical activity
and increased benefit.

It\'s time to dust off those walking shoes!

As a physical activity, walking can be done almost anytime by anyone anywhere. All
that\'s needed is a good pair of walking shoes. Walking is fun and reduces stress. As
for injuries, walking has the lowest injury rate of all the various kinds of
exercise.

You can walk with a partner, friend, family member or dog, maybe even a neighbor\'s
dog. Or you can walk with your favorite headset and music. If you are walking
outdoors with a headset, keep one ear open to hear the sounds around you.

As for basic walking tips:

. As you begin regular walking, take it easy. Standard advice is to check with your
physician before starting any exercise program. If it\'s been years or decades since
you walked regularly, perhaps you can begin with 5 minutes of walking and slowly
increase your time and distance.

. Walking at a pace of 75-95 steps a minute will have you walking at a speed of
about 2-3 miles per hour.

. Walk with your head up, looking out in front of you. Do not walk looking down
right in front of you except to navigate any obstacles.

. Really take it easy the first 5 minutes of walking to warm up. Afterwards, gently
stretch for 5-10 minutes while your muscles are warm.

. Practice good walking form. Your arms should swing naturally in the direction
you\'re walking, not from side to side across your body. Your foot should strike the
ground on your heel, then a rolling motion forward toward the ball of your foot,
then pushing off with your toes.

And here are some basic walking shoes tips:

. Buy your walking shoes from a sporting shoes store with large selections. That
will give you plenty of choices. And buy your walking shoes later in the day when
your feet will be larger.

. Buy cushioned, supportive walking shoes. To see if a shoe is supportive, do this
test -- take a shoe and turn it upside down. Holding each end of the shoe, try to
fold it. If you find the shoe bends in the middle, then that shoe is not a
supportive shoe. A supportive shoe should bend where your foot normally bends, near
your toes.

. You should allow the width of your index finger between the end of your shoe and
the end of your longest toe, or about one-half inch.

Walking is the closest thing to the perfect exercise. In today\'s fast-paced society,
regular walking can be a welcomed break from the stress of the day. Maybe you\'ll get
to know your neighborhood or neighbors better. There may be walking trails you\'ve
never seen but wanted to.

Wherever and however you choose to walk, not only can the experience be fun, you\'ll
know you\'re being good to your body in a variety of ways. Besides the incredible
breast cancer statistics and findings of the breast cancer study, walking helps with
weight control and bone strength, elevates mood, helps build and maintain healthy
muscles, joints and heart. With so many great health benefits, why not get started
walking today!

Dr Magne has been researching the origins and causes of disease and cancer for the
past 25 years. Visit www.cancer-free-for-life.com to receive a FREE report on The 10
Ways to Cure Cancer Immediately. This article is available for reprint for your
website and newsletter, provided that you maintain its copyright integrity and
include the signature.

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Contact Details = Dr Magne has been researching the origins and causes of disease
and cancer for the past 25 years. Visit www.cancer-free-for-life.com to receive a
FREE report on The 10 Ways to Cure Cancer Immediately. This article is available for
reprint for your website and newsletter, provided that you maintain its copyright
integrity and include the signature.