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Cancer Prevention
Is it exercise or dieting that helps prevent cancer?
March 17th, 2005
Scientists and health professionals have long believed that maintaining a healthy - or "ideal" - weight makes a difference in decreasing an individual's risk for cancer. But one lingering question is whether or not it's better, in terms of cancer prevention, if that weight is reached and maintained by dieting or by exercising. In fact, researchers know that adults who gain just 10 pounds after the age of 30 significantly increase their risk of developing cancer. Many people either limit their diet to maintain their ideal weight or focus on being active and getting exercise. Given the current epidemic of obesity and a global population with high numbers of people who are...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2005-03-17)
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