We cannot repeat it enough, practicing regular physical activity has many health benefits. Recently, health professionals have confirmed that a certain type of exercise helps reduce the risk of cancer.
What if we told you that 30 minutes of exercise a day could have a considerable impact on your health? No, you are not dreaming, according to doctors, a very specific type of exercise has the possibility of killing up to 13 types of cancer cells.
If you were still wondering how it was possible to take care of yourself and especially your health, it could be that 30 minutes of exercise per day can limit the appearance of certain cancers. In fact, a study recently proved that a certain type of exercise was preferred for prevent cancer risksand, even after a diagnosis, it was very important to continue it in order toincrease your chances of survival.
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This type of physical exercise for cancer prevention
Cancer is a complex disease with diverse causes, but recent research has shown that regular physical activity can help an important role in reducing the risk of certain types of cancer. Exercise helps reduce inflammation, improve immune function and enhance insulin sensitivitymany factors which aim to reduce the risk of cancer. Other exercises, especially those that increase the heart rate have a direct impact on cells by creating an environment that can prevent tumors from growing.
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Recently, Louisa Nicola and Gabrielle Lyon, doctors, shared a video on social media, explaining to their respective communities how exercise is a “natural medicine for cancer prevention and survival.” They also revealed how regular physical activity “Just 30 minutes a day can reduce your risk of developing 13 types of cancer”in particular the “metabolic cancers” which respond directly to lifestyle changes.
Exercising after being diagnosed with cancer: that’s a big yes!
If your fitness allows, you can also exercise after being diagnosed with cancer. Indeed, according to Dr. Louisa Nicola, exercising after being diagnosed with cancer helps increase your chances of survival. This phenomenon has been observed for three different types of cancer: breast cancer, prostate cancer and colon cancer. The doctor emphasizes that a study published in Cell Press revealed that physical exercise releases myokineswhich help slow the growth of tumors. “We must not forget that tumors are irrigated by blood and that they are hungry. We must cut off the blood supply, how to do it? With natural killer cells”she explains. And the best solution to get natural killer cells is to exercise. “Exercise is medicine. It’s preventative medicine, and it’s curative medicine.”
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If you want to start exercise as part of cancer preventionyou don’t need a highly researched program. In fact, just 30 minutes of exercise per day is enough to make a difference. Activities such as brisk walking, cycling or weight training can stimulate natural killer cells and improve immune function. If you have never done sport, you need to take your time to find out what you like and above all, it is important to note that exercise is not only preventiveit can also promote survival and healingeven after a cancer diagnosis.
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