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Why to remain physically active?^[1,4]

A moderate to vigorous intensity of physical activities can help reduce the chances of Cancers of the Bladder, Colon, Breast, Oesophagus, Entometrium, Kidney, Stomach etc., by 15-22% in adults.

Obesity alone is responsible for 13 different types of cancer.

​How much is physical activity recommended?^{[1, 4,5]}

The precise dose of physical activity for a specific population subgroup, tailored for site-specific cancer reduction, is still under research. However, World Cancer Research Fund (WRCF) states that “more physical activity is better."

1. About 150 to 300 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity can bring effects.

2. Alternatively, 75 to 100 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity each week is also advised.

3. In this, a muscle-strengthening activity is also required twice a week. 

4. Balance training, in addition to aerobic and muscle-strengthening exercises, boosts your metabolism. 

One can split these activities into smaller intervals, as short as 10 minutes. 

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