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Exercise And Rest Reduce Cancer Risk

by Pat Coate | November 22, 2008
"Greater participation in physical activity has consistently been associated with reduced risk of cancer incidence at several sites, including breast and colon cancers."
- Dr. James McClain, researcher

National Harbor, Maryland, USA - Exercise is good for more than just your waistline.

A recent study presented at the American Association for Cancer Research's Seventh Annual International Conference on Frontiers in Cancer Prevention Research suggests that regular physical activity can lower a woman's overall risk of cancer -- but only if she gets a good night's sleep.

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