Brisk Walk Boosts Memory in Breast Cancer Survivors

PhotoCredit:istock Moderate-to-vigorous physical activities — such as brisk walking or jogging — may help improve memory in breast cancer survivors, a new study suggests.Physical activity alleviates stress and benefits women psychologically, which in turn aids their memory, the study said. Memory problems appear to be related to the high stress load cancer survivors experience and may not be specific to chemotherapy or radiation treatments. “Our research suggests these self-reported memory problems may be emotionally related. These women are frightened, stressed, fatigued, tapped out emotionally and have low self-confidence, which can…

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