Oct 03, 2025
Regular physical activity has been shown to lower cancer risk and may help reduce cancer cell growth.
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Engaging in high intensity aerobic exercises like running, swimming, or cycling can reduce cancer risk by increasing glucose demand in the body, potentially “starving” tumours of essential fuel.
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Aerobic exercise improves heart and lung function, increases blood circulation, and helps deliver oxygen efficiently to all tissues, including immune cells that fight abnormal cell growth.
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Regular aerobic workouts help regulate insulin and oestrogen levels, which is linked to a lower risk of hormone related cancers, like breast and colon cancer.
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Even moderate aerobic exercise boosts immune surveillance by enhancing natural killer (NK) cells and T-cell activity, which can help your body detect and destroy abnormal cells.
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Chronic inflammation promotes cancer cell growth. Aerobic exercise lowers inflammatory markers in the body, helping reduce the environment that tumours thrive in.
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Maintaining a healthy weight is crucial to reducing cancer risk. Aerobic workouts burn calories, improve metabolism, and prevent obesity related cancers.
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Aim for 150 minutes of moderate intensity aerobic exercise per week (like brisk walking, cycling, or swimming). Combine this with strength training twice a week.
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