Breast-healthy lifestyle worthwhile, study confirms

Tuesday, October 12, 2010 - 19:30 in Health & Medicine

Having a family history of breast cancer can lead some people to wonder if their risk is out of their control. However, a study of more than 85,000 postmenopausal women observed that regular physical activity, maintaining a healthy weight, and drinking less alcohol lowers breast cancer risk for women with, and without a family history of the disease.

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