Losing half a stone could halve risk of breast cancer

[talkhealth]

Losing just over half a stone could dramatically lower the chance of developing breast cancer.

Research shows that overweight women who shed 5 per cent of their body weight are up to 50 per cent less likely to have the disease.

The study of women aged between 50 and 75 provides evidence that loss of body-fat reduces the levels of hormones known to trigger cancer.

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