Cancer and Healthy

The role of physical activity in cancer is the subject of many studies and much debate at this moment. There are at least 30 studies have examined the relationship between physical activity and the development of cancer of the colon.

At least 29 studies have focused on the relationship between cancer and exercise. These studies were conducted in different populations in different countries, including China, Denmark, Japan, New Zealand, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United States. Of these 14 reported a significant relationship between physical activity and cancer of the colon. Specifically increased activity has led to a decrease in colorectal cancer risk. Four of the studies showed no connection.

Just look at a few studies have pointed to some interesting observations. Researchers looked at 17,000 young people aged 30-79 years who were followed prospectively for the occurrence of cancer of the colon. They found that physical activity is based on self-reported stair climbing, walking and playing sports was not accompanied by a change in the risk of colon cancer. By contrast, highly active individuals had half the incidence of those who are less active. The main bottom line is that in this large study, vigorous activity was associated with significant reductions in the risk of developing cancer of the colon.

Another study looked at cancer risk among Chinese men and women, both in the People's Republic of China and the western United States. This study looked at physical activity and diet as a risk factor for cancer of the colon. The results show that the group that spent the most time meeting (due to the sedentary lifestyle and occupation) had the highest incidence of cancer of the colon. Other interesting findings was that a diet rich in saturated fats is also a risk factor, and that those who are most sedentary, and consumed the most saturated fats have a four times higher incidence of colon cancer than people who were less sedentary and consumed less saturated fat.

Laura Guthrie is a former cancer patient who has successfully recovered. She now shares her best of the best information to give back.