Cancer
Physical Activity and Cancer
It has been proven that physical activity reduces the risk of developing some Cancers:
- Physical activity is associated with a reduction in overall risk of cancer
- Regular physical activity is associated with a decreased risk of developing colon cancer by 40 - 50%
- Physical activity is also associated with lower risk of breast cancer among postmenopausal women
- Vigorous activity may provide a protective effect against prostate cancer in men
SOURCES:
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