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Do
you know the role of physical activity in reducing cancer risk? Answer
five questions to check your understanding.
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Your Knowledge
 Sit
and Be Fit?
Although many people believe that only those who work at a desk all
day have a sedentary lifestyle, surveys have found that more than one-third
of adults in the United States report no physical activity at all. Activity
levels decline sharply as we get older. Read
more.
Exercise
Your Options to Reduce Cancer Risk
Regular, moderate physical activity can have a protective effect against
some cancers. Exercise also can reduce cancer risk by helping people
maintain avoid obesity, a risk factor for colon cancer, breast cancer
and endometrial cancer. Read
more.
More
than Weight Control
Research suggests that in addition to reducing cancer risk, regular
exercise helps decrease risk for heart disease, diabetes, high blood
pressure, and other major health problems. On average, people who are
physically active outlive those who are inactive. Read
more.
Fit
it In
For many people, working in activity throughout the day is the most
effective way to increase fitness, and research suggests that physical
activity does not need to occur all at once to be beneficial. In other
words, fitting in a 15 minute walk during lunch and after work may have
the same health benefits as an extended exercise session at the gym.
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