A run a day keeps cancer at bayFact 1: Colorectal cancer cases continue to rise and are becoming more prevalent in relatively young populations. Fact 2: The risk of colon cancer is reduced by 20 per cent or more in people who exercise as compared to those with sedentary lifestyles. How running helps: Exercise helps you burn fat. Apart from the highlighted conditions, studies also show that exercise significantly reduces the incidence of liver cancer, stomach cancer, kidney cancer, and leukemia. Reduce your cancer risk by ensuring that you get a 30-minute run regularly.

Source: Standard Digital February 17, 2019 06:53 UTC