Why to remain
physically active?[1,4]
A moderate to vigorous intensity of physical activities can help reduce the chances of Cancers of the Bladder, Colon, Breast, Oesophagus, Entometrium, Kidney, Stomach etc., by 15-22% in adults.
Obesity alone is responsible for 13 different types of cancer.
| Remaining Physically Active results |
| Immune
Fuction Antioxitant
Capacity
Anti-inflamatory
factors
Good
intestinal mobility
| Inflamation Oxidetive
Stress Adiposity
(body fat) Abnormal
Insulin level
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Decrease in Cancer Risk
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How much is physical activity recommended?[1, 4,5]
The precise dose of physical activity for a specific population subgroup, tailored for site-specific cancer reduction, is still under research. However, World Cancer Research Fund (WRCF) states that “more physical activity is better."
1. About 150 to 300 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity can bring effects.
2. Alternatively, 75 to 100 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity each week is also advised.
3. In this, a muscle-strengthening activity is also required twice a week.
4. Balance training, in addition to aerobic and muscle-strengthening exercises, boosts your metabolism.
One can split these activities into smaller intervals, as short as 10 minutes.
References:
1. https://bit.ly/3YxKgGMhttps://bit.ly/3xj3ns0
2. https://bit.ly/3xiTRoB
3. https://www.healthline.com/health-news/exercise-cancer-prevention-treatment
4. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7877262/
5. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/348706556_Physical_activity_and_cancer_risk_Actual_knowledge_and_possible_biological_mechanisms
