Exercise During Adolescence Decreases Breast Cancer Risk

re: Exercise During Adolescence Decreases Breast Cancer Risk

leahsmom — Fri, 16 May 2008 20:05:44 GMT

But wait - what about last week's study that said women who age shouldn't try to reduce the fat tissue that comes on with menopause because it is associated with decreased risks faced by post-menopausal women? Guess it's more ZOMG OBESITY EPIDEMIC time from the media!

re: Exercise During Adolescence Decreases Breast Cancer Risk

Combermere — Fri, 16 May 2008 19:41:59 GMT

Yay, I took part in this study! Good to know all that boob squishing and measuring added up to some good news.

re: Exercise During Adolescence Decreases Breast Cancer Risk

Csssie — Fri, 16 May 2008 18:06:58 GMT

Finally some good news. I was a hardcore ballet dancer, 2-3 classes a day, 5 days a week from about age 12 to age 21. I also ran 4 miles a day 2 or 3 days a week for fun. I was very bored and self competitive. I weighed about 85 pounds as a senior and ate all of the time. Those were the days! I think the ballet really helped bild bone density too since it is a weight bearing activity.