Cancer deaths have been on the rise in the country for quite some time now. There are several risk factors that can expose one to cancer. In this article, we are discussing three main types of cancers caused by lack of exercise.
1. Breast cancer
Breast cancer can affect both men and women. However, it is more common in women. Breastcancer.org says regular exercise could lower the risk of breast cancer. This should be for about 4 to 7 hours a week.
According to scientists, exercise consumes and controls blood sugar. It also limits the amount of insulin produced, a hormone that controls how breast cells grow.
2. Bowel/colorectal cancer
The body absorbs the food we eat through the bowel (the small and large intestine). When we keep our bodies active, we help food move through these areas faster. This, of course, reduces the amount of time any harmful chemicals that could be in the food wastes stay in contact with our intestines.
Exercise also helps control levels of inflammation in the bowel. Inflammation is known to spark cancer.
3. Liver cancer
Liver cancer is another deadly type of cancer. It mostly affects those who regularly engage in unlimited alcohol intake and cigarette smoking. Once the liver is damaged by these activities, it is likely to develop cancer.
According to scientists, the liver can not only be repaired by ceasing to take alcohol and cigarette but also by engaging in body activity. Regular vigorous exercises have been found to be effective in preventing liver