Yes, Yes and Yes….
“According to the American Cancer Society, over 50% of all cancers are avoidable by practicing healthy lifestyle habits. One of the most potent cancer-fighting weapons is exercise”
Dr Mike Clark (CEO National Academy Sports Medicine, Chief Science Officer of Sharecare) produced a fabulous article detailing the power of exercise in decreasing your risk of getting cancer.
The most recent study which he mentioned was done in 2010 showed that 150 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity such as walking lowered your risk of getting endometrial cancer by 34% and if women maintained their BMI at 25 or less there was a 73% decreased risk.
To calculate your Body Mass Index (BMI) go to http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcsite.nsf/pages/bmi
The power of regular activity such as walking and yoga cannot be underestimated. It is so important to look after our bodies and health so we can lead fulfilling and healthy lives.
To read the full article click on the link below:
http://blog.sharecare.com/2012/03/05/can-regular-physical-activity-prevent-cancer/