Studies show that regular exercise may lower the risk of some forms of cancer. Have you ever wondered how being physically active protects against this common health problem? Here are five backed by science
Exercise lowers the risk of a number of health problems that shorten lifespan. studies even show a link between physical activity and a reduced risk of some forms of cancer. What type of exercise is best and how much exercise do you need? Here’s what research shows.
Cancer is a scary word, especially if you hear it from your own doctor. Genetic factors may increase the risk of some forms of cancer but lifestyle factors can lower the odds of developing this common disease that manifests in a variety of tissues and organs. One such lifestyle factor is exercise. How many types of cancer can exercise lower the risk of?
Obesity is strongly linked to the risk of developing post-menopausal breast cancer. But new research shows the size of your waistline may be a more important marker of breast cancer risk than your weight or BMI. Here’s why.
We hear a lot about the perils of eating sugar. We know it contributes to obesity, poor metabolic health, and, possibly, other health conditions. But, what about cancer? Does eating sugar also increase the risk of developing cancer?
Cancers are one of the top three causes of death in Western countries. If the idea of getting cancer frightens you, you might wonder if cancer is a preventable disease and what percent of cases can be blamed on lifestyle? Here’s what research shows.
Some studies link consumption of red meat with heart disease – but what about another common disease – cancer? Find out what research shows about a link between cancer and red meat.
The incidence of thyroid cancer has increased almost 2 to 3-fold in the past three decades. It’s a cancer that develops most commonly in women. Find out what it is and why it might be on the rise.
You probably know some of the common risk factors for breast cancer. Anything that damages cells likely increases the risk of developing a malignancy. More recently, studies show that these five factors may place you at higher risk for developing cancer.
You often hear that you can lower your risk for health problems by making positive lifestyle changes – but what about cancer? A newly released study looked at the role lifestyle plays in the risk of developing cancer. Find out what it showed.
With so many reasons to exercise, do you need another one? According to a new study, regular moderate to vigorous exercise lowers the risk of developing certain cancers. Find out which types of cancer exercise may lower the risk of and why.
We know body weight, being obese, is a risk factor for a number of health problems, but how does your height influence your risk for disease? A new study looked at this issue and came to some interesting conclusions. Find out what they are.
