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Adults who are physically active have a reduced risk of premature death and are less likely to develop major chronic diseases such as coronary heart disease, stroke, diabetes and cancers.
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Physical activity is a sub-category of Preventing cancer and Lifestyle
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Latest Physical activity news from Cancer Research UK
- News story: Brisk walking may reduce risk of prostate cancer progression
26 May 2011 - News story: Cancer Research UK urges government to 'strengthen' alcohol commitment
15 March 2011 - Press Release: Exercise cuts risk of potentially cancerous bowel polyps by a third
2 March 2011 - Press Release: Cancer Research UK launches the world's first urban running lane ahead of its Run 10k series
5 August 2010 - News story: Healthy lifestyles could prevent an estimated 80,000 cases of cancer each year
17 November 2009 - Press Release: Exercise cuts colon cancer risk by a quarter
12 February 2009 - News story: NHS guidance on creating exercise-friendly environments
23 January 2008 - Press Release: Brits keep fit to look good, not reduce cancer risk
3 July 2007 - News story: Lung cancer: Exercise risk reduction 'marginal' compared to quitting
12 December 2006
- News story: Non-communicable diseases such as cancer 'are the leading global killer'
28 April 2011 - News story: More Race for Life participants raising money online
8 March 2011 - Press Release: Exercise reduces risk of developing womb cancer
29 September 2010 - Press Release: Environment can override children's natural urge to exercise
20 April 2010 - News story: Nearly two thirds of adults do not meet physical activity guidelines
7 July 2009 - News story: Government launches physical activity plan
11 February 2009 - News story: Coffee and exercise 'no substitute' for proper sun protection
30 July 2007 - Press Release: Health risks for teens as they swap exercise for slumping on the sofa
21 December 2006
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