Here is a link to a Medscape article entitled Exercise Reduces Risk for Colon Polyps, Resulting in Less Colon Cancer
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Exercise Reduces Risk for Colon Polyps, Resulting in Less Colon Cancer
Another in a long list of reasons to get regular exercise, which is something I always encourage in my patients. Colon cancer is the third highest cancer killer for men and women. This new study, based on a meta-analysis of 20 studies, focused on colon adenomas, the precancerous polyps that are removed during sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy. The researchers found that regular physical exercise was associated with a 30% decrease in the risk of developing polyps that were large or advanced, and thus more likely to become cancerous.
Here is a link to a Medscape article entitled Exercise Reduces Risk for Colon Polyps, Resulting in Less Colon Cancer
Here is a link to a Medscape article entitled Exercise Reduces Risk for Colon Polyps, Resulting in Less Colon Cancer
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