According to researchers, fast walking can be the savior of men with prostate cancer. Walking is not just any walk, but with a certain speed.
At least three hours a week walking quickly to delay and even prevent the development of prostate cancer. However, the researchers assert, the benefits could only be obtained in men who walk fast, not the road with low speeds.
Conclusions obtained through a study of 1455 men diagnosed with prostate cancer but has not begun to spread. Physical activity levels of patients assessed for more than two years after diagnosis and initial treatment.
Furthermore, researchers from the United States have recorded 117 incidents in patients, including recurrence of disease, bone tumor, and death caused by prostate cancer.
The result, they found that men who walked at least three hours a week have 57 percent lower rate of disease progression of prostate cancer than men who walked slowly for a shorter time.
"Apparently, the man who walked quickly after the diagnosis can delay or even prevent the development of their disease," said Erin Richman, head of research at the University of California, San Francisco.
"The benefits of walking really depend on how fast you walk. Walking with a low speed does not have any benefit. Walking is an activity everyone can do and should do to improve their health, "he added, as reported by Dailymail on Monday (5/30/2011).