Landmark Study Links Regular Physical Activity to Significantly Lower Risk of 13 Cancers

A landmark study involving 1.44 million adults has found that higher levels of leisure-time physical activity are associated with a lower risk of up to 13 different cancers. For seven of these cancers, the risk was at least 20% lower. The benefits were observed even after accounting for body weight, suggesting that exercise provides direct protection against cancer. The study highlights physical activity as a hopeful and accessible prevention tool.