Your Weight Can Increase Your Risk Of Breast Cancer

New studies indicate that the link between weight gain and breast cancer is stronger than previously thought. According to the American Cancer Society’s latest research, women who are obese or overweight face a significant breast cancer risk when compared to lean women. Their studies found that women who gained 55 pounds or more after age 18 had almost a 50% greater risk of breast cancer, and women who gained 22 pounds or more after menopause faced an increased risk of 18%. Studies looking directly at postmenopausal breast cancer found that the risk is almost 1.5 times higher in overweight women and about 2 times higher in obese women. Furthermore, obesity is a risk factor for Type II Diabetes, which some studies have linked to a modestly increased risk for postmenopausal breast cancer. With such an established link between weight gain and breast cancer, your best option for reducing your risk is to lose weight and take immediate steps to improve your health. Here’s how to get sta
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