What: Research presented at the American Heart Association’s annual conference found increased physical activity – including simply taking more daily steps—was linked to a significantly lower risk of cardiovascular death among postmenopausal women with a history of cancer. The research followed nearly 2,500 postmenopausal women for around eight years.

Key line: “’While structured exercise remains the most efficient and effective way to improve your health, these findings highlight that walking—at any intensity—matters. The road to an active lifestyle is more accessible than we often assume, and the benefits are available to everyone, including people navigating life after cancer,’ said Diaz, who was not involved in the study.”

Source: American Heart Association