Regular Physical Activity Helps Lower Risk of Colon Cancer

Consistent physical activity can help lower the risk of death from colon cancer, according to a study conducted by researchers at the Siteman Cancer Center at Washington University School of Medicine and Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.

The study involved collecting data on more than 150,000 men and women to see if changes in physical activity influenced the incidence of colon cancer diagnosis or risk of death from the disease. Results showed that those who exercised consistently for at least 10 years had the lowest risk of death from colon cancer.

Read the news release about consistent exercise and colon cancer.

Read other coverage about colorectal cancer:

- IU Gastroenterologist Says Colonoscopy Can Be a Viable Tool for CRC Prevention

- New Test Measuring DNA Methylation Levels Could Help Detect CRC

- OU Cancer Institute Utilizes Transanal Endoscopic Microsurgery for CRC

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