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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-CA link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Hi all:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Interesting article.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Take care,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Glen<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>BTW- I walked 3100 km in 2013.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><h1>Walking can cut risk of dying for cancer patients<o:p></o:p></h1><div><p class=MsoNormal>By Karen O’Shea<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><div><p>Breast and prostate cancer patients could cut their risk of dying by walking just one mile a day, it has been suggested. <o:p></o:p></p><p>Walking for a mile at a moderate pace of around 3mph, or walking for 20 minutes a day could reduce breast cancer patients risk of dying from the disease by 40% while those with prostate cancer could reduce their risk by 30%, according to new calculations by Walking for Health, run by Macmillan Cancer Support and the Ramblers. <o:p></o:p></p><p>The estimates have been based on guidelines from the chief medical officer of 150 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity a week, For walking, this must be “brisk” or “fast” walking, typically 3mph or faster. <o:p></o:p></p><p>Side effects such as swelling around the arm, anxiety, depression, fatigue, impaired mobility and weight changes can be lessened by doing exercise, the Macmillan Cancer Support states. Despite these potential benefits estimates suggest that a vast majority of people living with cancer are not active, they added. <o:p></o:p></p><p>Ciaran Devane, chief executive of Macmillan Cancer Support, said: “We cannot continue to turn a blind eye to what is a very simple and obvious solution. Physical activity is a wonder drug and health care professionals must prescribe physical activity, such as walking, as a standard part of cancer recovery.” <o:p></o:p></p><p>Ramblers chief executive Benedict Southworth said: “The benefits of walking are numerous. It is increasingly clear that walking even short distances regularly can make the world of difference for those recovering from and managing cancer or other serious health conditions.” <o:p></o:p></p></div><p><i>© Irish Examiner Ltd. All rights reserved</i><o:p></o:p></p><p><o:p> </o:p></p><p><o:p> </o:p></p><p><o:p> </o:p></p><p><i>url:<a href="http://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/cwideyaueyid/rss2/">http://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/cwideyaueyid/rss2/</a></i><o:p></o:p></p></div></div></div></body></html>