According to a new study walking an hour each day can cut the risk of developing breast cancer by as much as 14%. The study commissioned by American Cancer Society observed 73615 post-menopausal women of whom 4365 were diagnosed with breast cancer after a 17 year follow-up. Here are some of the findings: Women who walked at least seven hours per week had a 14% lower chance of developing breast cancer than those who walked less than three or fewer hours per week Women who performed even more rigorous activities like tennis running etc. cut their chances of developing breast