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Exercise Research

There's no denying that exercise is good for you. The couch potato in me would like to see a study every once in a while declaring otherwise, but that just doesn't happen. Research has indicated that exercise may lower colon cancer risk and increase survival.
Active Lifestyle May Help Prevent Colon Cancer in Women
A study published in Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention sought to determine if hormone replacement therapy might explain why physical activity lowers the risk of developing colon cancer in some women but not others.
Studies Find that Exercise Increases Colon Cancer Survival Rate
Researchers at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston conducted two studies, both of which revealed that moderate exercise can significantly increase the survival rate of colon cancer patients.
Study Explains Why Exercising Aids in Colon Cancer Survival
A recent study published in the journal Gut explains why exercising can increase a person's chances of surviving colon cancer. The gist is that physical activity decreases insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) and increases insulin-like growth factor binding protein (IGFBP-3).
Walk Away from Colon Cancer
Health professionals and public service announcements are always urging us to walk more. How am I supposed to know when I've walked enough? A study published by the American College of Sports Medicine has the answer.
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