Exercise cuts bowel cancer risk

West Australian researchers have found people who engage in vigorous physical activity may be protected against types of colorectal cancer. The study used a Western Australian cohort.

Researchers examined 870 participants who had bowel cancer and a control group of 996 who did not have the disease. Study participants were asked to answer questions about their recreational physical activity, lifestyle, diet, medication and occupation.

Terry Boyle, University of Western Australia

Cancer Causes Control; http://www.sciencewa.net.au/3813.html