Submitted by Armen Hareyan on May 30th, 2008
We all know that exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. At HSC, we are strong advocates of incorporating physical activity into the school day.
It was interesting to see a new study which documents that women who were physically active as teens and young adults were 23 percent less likely to develop premenopausal breast cancer than women who grew up sedentary.
As research continues to document the many, many benefits of physical activity, it's our work to ensure that all students have the opportunity to be active.
Editor's Note: Here is how exercise in teens help reducing the rate of breast cancer.
"A big point of exercise in middle age and beyond is to keep off the pounds. After menopause, fat tissue is a chief source of estrogen. In youth, however, the theory is that physical activity itself lowers estrogen levels. Studies of teen athletes show that very intense exercise can delay onset of menstrual cycles and cause irregular periods."
Source:
Rochelle Davis, HSC Founding Executive Director 