Cure breast cancer with ... weight training

For decades, doctors have always assumed that lifting heavy objects can be dangerous to the arm muscles in women. However, a new study by scientists at the University of Pennsylvania points out that practicing lifting weights properly will help " women " fight breast cancer.

Dr. Eric Winer, a breast cancer specialist at Dana-Farber Cancer Center in Boston, said: " How many generations of women are advised to avoid lifting heavy objects. But actually, lifting things Severe can help women with breast cancer have stronger muscles . "

Currently, more than 2.4 million Americans are being treated for breast cancer by various methods. Dr. Kathryn Schmitz, head of the study confirmed that hand muscle training is one of the positive measures to treat breast cancer.

Weight training is a positive way to treat breast cancer.(Photo: MSBC)

Scientists have conducted research with 141 women with breast cancer who have lymphedema syndrome (lymphedema). Half of them attend a weightlifting class that lasts for 13 weeks and is twice a week.

After one year, the results showed that women who attended regular weightlifting classes significantly reduced lymphedema syndrome, only 14% had more swelling, while the weightless group had 29% greater swelling. Women participating in weight training revealed that they felt their health was better than before.

According to health experts, weightlifting works to help blood flow better and help strengthen bones and muscles, especially in the chest and arms. In addition, weightlifting is also a sport that helps obese people lose weight very well.