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More minutes of exercise better for losing body fat

After experiencing menopause, women tend to gain body fat. Breast cancer is the second most common form of cancer among women (United States National Cancer Institute), and older age and obesity are two risk factors. A study was conducted to determine if exercise would reduce body fat, which might reduce one of the risks of breast cancer.

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