Starting an exercise program or to exercise more frequently also can reduce your risk for cancer. The American Cancer Society recommends that adults engage in at least 30 minutes of moderate activity, such as brisk walking, on five or more days a week. Studies have shown that 45 minutes or more of moderate to vigorous activity, such as running or biking over 12 miles per hour, on five or more days a week may further reduce the risk of breast and colon cancer. Talk with your physician about what types and intensities of physical activities are appropriate for you.*

Exercise and Cancer Links

• Exploring the role of lifestyle choices in cutting cancer risk
• American Cancer Society: Guidelines for Eating Well and Being Active
• American Cancer Society: Staying Active
• National Cancer Institute: Energy Balance: Weight and Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
• Cancer Center Prevention and Etiology Research Program: Transdisciplinary Research on Energetics and Cancer

*Adapted from "Make a Resolution to Help Prevent Cancer," an article by DeAnn Lazovich, M.P.H., Ph.D., Co-Program Leader for the Masonic Cancer Center's Prevention and Etiology Research Program. The article was written for Health Talk & You, which is published by the University of Minnesota Academic Health Center.