Exercise is also beneficial for the heart:
Regular physical activity can prevent the development of cancer or help sick people recover faster. That's true for diseases such as colon, breast, lung, and prostate gland.
Scientists at the University of Bristol (UK) conclusion after analyzing many studies related to exercise and cancer.
The results compiled from 15 studies of this type shows that regular physical activity reduces 40-50% risk of bowel cancer, 40% risk of lung cancer and 30% risk of breast cancer (this effect higher in postmenopausal women).
According to health experts, to achieve the above, you need physical activity of moderate intensity, about 30 minutes for at least 3 days of the week, and throughout life.
Examining 36 studies related to those who have been diagnosed with cancer showed that exercise improves quality of life in patients with leukemia, breast, colon, prostate.
Researcher Clare Stevinson, University of Bristol, said: "Treating cancer with surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy cause many unwanted effect such as: fatigue, nausea, depression and anxiety. Exercise help balance the body, powerful muscles, patients can feel confident and spiritual improvement. "
Regular physical activity can prevent the development of cancer or help sick people recover faster. That's true for diseases such as colon, breast, lung, and prostate gland.
Scientists at the University of Bristol (UK) conclusion after analyzing many studies related to exercise and cancer.
The results compiled from 15 studies of this type shows that regular physical activity reduces 40-50% risk of bowel cancer, 40% risk of lung cancer and 30% risk of breast cancer (this effect higher in postmenopausal women).
According to health experts, to achieve the above, you need physical activity of moderate intensity, about 30 minutes for at least 3 days of the week, and throughout life.
Examining 36 studies related to those who have been diagnosed with cancer showed that exercise improves quality of life in patients with leukemia, breast, colon, prostate.
Researcher Clare Stevinson, University of Bristol, said: "Treating cancer with surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy cause many unwanted effect such as: fatigue, nausea, depression and anxiety. Exercise help balance the body, powerful muscles, patients can feel confident and spiritual improvement. "
