https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-07/tps-teo071521.php
News Release 15-Jul-2021
The Physiological Society
New research presented at The Physiological Society's Annual Conference Physiology 2021 shows that molecules released into the bloodstream during exercise (such as small proteins) can act directly on bowel cancer cells to slow down their growth.
Previous research has shown that regular physical activity reduces the risk of developing bowel cancer. This is mainly thought to happen because physical activity can help individuals to maintain a healthy body weight.
This new research shows that being physically active may reduce the risk of getting bowel cancer, even if the physical activity does not lead to weight loss.
These are preliminary findings, but having a better understanding of the mechanisms linking physical activity and cancer risk will help develop the most effective exercise programmes for preventing cancer development.
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