Another good reason to exercise: To slow down cancer cell growth


Even if physical activity does not lead to weight loss, it may reduce the risk of getting bowel cancer. — AFP Relaxnews

New research presented at The Physiological Society’s Annual Conference, Physiology 2021, shows that molecules released into the bloodstream during exercise (such as small proteins) can act directly on bowel cancer cells to slow down their growth.

Previous research has shown that regular physical activity reduces the risk of developing bowel cancer.

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