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Exercise boosts anti-tumour immune cells in people with breast cancer

Just 30 minutes of exercise increases the proportion of tumour-killing immune cells in the blood of people with breast cancer. The Finnish study, published in Frontiers in Immunology, 24 June, found that…

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Born to be walkers? How to stay healthy in a sedentary world

Humans have been endurance runners and walkers for at least 2 million years. Walking and running are our two main gaits. Whether we are more predisposed for the former or the latter…

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Tailored exercise: a key element in personalised treatments and prevention

The expression ‘couch potato’ conjures up images of a worldly-wise, self-mocking type who leaves the rat-race to others, while happily cuddling up in front of the TV with snacks and drinks. Yet…

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Oncology providers urged to offer healthy life style advice to breast cancer survivors

Breast cancer survivors commonly experience treatment-related factors, such as fatigue, depression and discomfort, presenting barriers to the adoption of healthy life styles. The US questionnaire study, published in the Journal of the…

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Cancer prevention through physical activity and diet: an updated guideline from the U.S

According to the latest update of the American Cancer Society (ACS) guideline, four main pillars are needed to keep cancer away using diet and exercise. Here they are: achieve and maintain a healthy body weight throughout life, be physically active, follow a healthy eating pattern at all ages, and it is best not to drink […]

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More data on physical activity and reduction of cancer risk

Recommended leisure-time physical activity is associated with a lower risk of 7 types of cancer, according to a new study published on Journal of Clinical Oncology. «In the past decade, our knowledge of the number of cancers linked to physical activity has expanded substantially, but whether engagement in recommended amounts of leisure-time physical activity may […]