Cancer Can Be Prevented with Sports

Cancer is a deadly disease to the attention of the medical world, estimated that about 7.6 million people die of cancer each year. Adopting a healthy lifestyle is the main way to prevent cancer, one sport.

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Medicaldaily edition quoted on Friday (2012/09/28), there are at least five types of cancer are preventable with regular merciless exercise.

1. Lung Cancer
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more people die from lung cancer than any other cancer. Researchers from the University of Minnesota found that women who exercise a high degree less chances of suffering from lung cancer.

Men and women who regularly exercise at moderate intensity and strong, will decrease the risk of lung cancer.

2. Breast Cancer
There are several types of breast cancer, but cancer that begins in the milk ducts (milk ducts) is the most common. In a study published in Breast Cancer Research, women who are active in moderate exercise for 20 minutes at least 5 times a week, coupled with a healthy diet, can reduce the risk of breast cancer.

In addition, a study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology showed post-menopausal women who actively exercise, will experience changes in hormone levels and protein are associated with decreased risk of breast cancer.

3. Stomach Cancer
Stomach cancer occurs in the cells that produce mucus in the lining of the stomach. According to a study published in the European Journal of Cancer, researchers found that vigorous exercise, such as playing basketball for three a week, may reduce the risk of stomach cancer by 20 to 40 percent.

4. Ovarian Cancer
The study, published in the journal Cancer Cause and Control found that women who engage in high-intensity activities, such as swimming, can reduce the risk of ovarian cancer significantly compared with inactive women.

5. Prostate Cancer
In a study published in the European Journal of Epidemiology, researchers found that men who regularly carry out recreational activities will reduce the risk of prostate cancer.



Reference : medicaldaily.com