Anticancer Fitness Articles & Research
Daily physical activity, even at light intensities, linked to lower cancer risk
An NIH study finds that the number of steps taken daily may be more important for cancer risk than the intensity of activity. Read about the study here.
Fitness, muscle strength, and reduced waistline could almost halve cancer patient deaths
(Excerpted from The Guardian, January 21, 2025. By Andrew Gregory) Analysis shows patients need to exercise and keep their weight down to reap maximum benefit.
Exercise prior to breast cancer diagnosis significantly reduces risk of recurrence
Exercise habits prior to breast cancer diagnosis significantly affected the risk of recurrence in premenopausal women with certain tumor types in a large prospective cohort study.
Physical Activity and Survival in Women with Advanced Breast Cancer
In a study published in Cancer Nursing, researchers found that women with advanced breast cancer who engaged in physical activity for 1 or more hours per day at baseline had an increased likelihood of…
Regular physical activity slows progression of prostate cancer
In a study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, researchers found that regular vigorous activity could slow the progression of prostate cancer and might be recommended to reduce mortality f…
Women who are physically active after breast cancer diagnosis have significantly lower risk of death
In a study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, researchers found that women who participated in any moderate-intensity recreational physical activity, such as brisk walking, after diagnosis…
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