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Exercising regularly reduces risk of cancer: New study - BBC News

Submitted by Brent Hugh on Sun, 04/05/2015 - 7:02am

Headlines are quick hits from media outlets from Missouri and around the world. Follow the headline link for the full story. The source of this headline says:

"The results reconfirm the benefit of physical activity in decreasing men's risk of bowel cancer.

"Interestingly, the study also found a positive effect of fitness on reducing lung cancer risk, but more research is needed to understand this potential link better."

He said other research in women had shown that increased levels of exercise could reduce the risk of breast and womb cancers.

He added: "Being regularly physically active is great for your overall health and, as this study demonstrates, has benefits far beyond the health of your heart."

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Exercising regularly reduces risk of cancer: New study - BBC News
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