Can Exercise Reduce The Risk Of Cancer?
By Saksham Bhatia +2 more
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By Saksham Bhatia +2 more
Cancer is a disease which not only makes a person suffer physically but also mentally. It affects the lives of both the patients and those closely associated with the patient. While there are several treatment options available with the onset of modern medicine, taking some precautionary measures and adopting certain healthy habits may help reduce the risk of developing some cancers. An overall active and healthy life may be less prone to developing the deadly disease, cancer.
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When abnormal cells of the body begin to divide at a very fast rate, they end up damaging or sometimes even destroying the normal functional tissues of our body. This causes Cancer. Sometimes these abnormal cells which multiply at an exponential rate, form lumps known as tumours. However, tumours are not always malignant(cancerous) and can be benign (non-cancerous) as well. Cancer can affect any part of the body and can eventually spread to the other parts if not treated on time.
The DNA in our bodies is determined at the time of our birth but may undergo mutations at any time. These mutations often result in mistakes (abnormal cells) which are usually identified and corrected by our bodies. Sometimes some abnormal cells go unnoticed by our bodies. Cancer is a condition in which these abnormal cells undergo uncontrolled multiplication and spread to different parts of the body.
The external factors which are known to cause cancer are called carcinogens. So what exactly causes cancer? It is not always possible to understand the cause of cancer but here are some common factors that are known to increase the risk of cancer-
By eliminating the modifiable risk factors mentioned above, one can attempt to reduce the risk of acquiring cancer.
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Below is a list of exercises you can incorporate into your daily routine to reduce the risk of developing cancer.
Cancer is a disease which puts a toll on both the physical and mental health of a person. The risks of developing cancer may be lowered by living a healthy and active life. Some exercises such as common everyday activities like cleaning your home with a manual broom, cycling, swimming, weight lifting, etc. may reduce the risk of cancer by helping you maintain a healthy weight and overcome problems like obesity and inactivity which are the risk factors for cancer.
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