Adding 2,500 Daily Steps May Improve Heart Health in Female Cancer Survivors
- March 13, 2025
For older female cancer survivors, being active isn’t merely a matter of enhanced overall health—it may be a life-saving habit. New studies point out that incorporating 2,500 steps per day, a moderate physical activity boost, can dramatically decrease the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and enhance cardiovascular health in this at-risk group. This discovery is especially significant since cancer survivors are statistically more prone to developing heart disease, usually as a consequence of the long-term side effects of cancer therapies such as chemotherapy and radiation.