People who are more physically active tend to have a lower risk of developing colorectal cancer, while those who spend more time sitting have a higher risk.
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Identifying Metabolomic Mediators of the Physical Activity and Colorectal Cancer Relationship
This study found that people who are more physically active have a lower chance of getting colorectal cancer, which supports the idea that moving more helps prevent this cancer.
People who move more and sit less have a much lower chance of getting colon cancer. Even if someone sits a lot, being very active can still help protect them.
Physical activity, sedentary behaviour, diet, and cancer: an update and emerging new evidence
Being active lowers your chance of getting colon cancer, and sitting too much raises it — this study says that’s true.
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