One of the most important things a person can do to help prevent breast cancer is to maintain a healthy weight. Dr. Brooks recommends that women should “get regular exercise, at least 20 minutes 3 times a week” to help them to maintain a healthy weight and to stay fit.

Having a lean figure is crucial since fat is made up of cells that produce estrogen. Too much estrogen in the body can cause hormone-receptor-positive breast cancers to develop and grow. Simply put, the more fat cells in your body, the more estrogen and the higher the risk of developing breast cancer. By eating a well-balanced and nutritious diet and exercising regularly, you can help to maintain a healthy weight

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