A recent study, published in the journal Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention, suggests that women who exercise doing housework can reduce their risk of breast cancer.

The research on more than 200,000 women from nine European countries found doing housework like cooking, dusting, mopping and vacuuming was far more cancer protective than playing sport or having a physical job.

Housework cut breast cancer risk by 30% among pre-menopausal women and 20% among post-menopausal women. The women were studied over an average of 6.4 years, during which there were 3,423 cases of breast cancer. The authors of the UK-funded study said their results suggested that moderate forms of physical activity may be more important than less frequent but more intense recreational physical activity in reducing cancer risk.

Now, this is GREAT news!

But the downside is make sure you don't allow yourselves to be exposed to bad fumes and other toxic chemicals when you do your cleaning! Many cleaners unfortunately contain chemicals that well, are just plain bad for you and your children. You can be sure that Berrysong products do not have all the VOCs (volatile organic compounds) your family need to avoid.

Sure, embrace the benefits of housework, but also keep the level of toxins down!