Move | Do iT Yourself Health Revolution

Fact based on evidence:

People who reported more than 7 hours of recreational activity per week had:

11% lower risk of dying from cancer
30% lower risk of dying from colon cancer
29% lower risk of dying from liver cancer
16% lower risk of dying from lung cancer

— Int J Cancer. doi: 10.1002/ijc.28659.

Fact based on evidence:

No matter how active you are, people who cycle to work have a 28% reduced risk of dying compared to those who do not cycle to work.

— Arch Intern Med. 2000;160(11):1621-8.

Fact based on evidence:

People who walked briskly at least 2.5 hours per week had a 30% lower risk of developing diabetes.

— Diabetes Care. 2007;30(3):744-52.

Exercise

Regular physical activity in many forms activates biochemical pathways in the body that protect against cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular, neurodegenerative, and other non-communicable diseases. These help explain the benefits of cultural practices, such as tai chi, dance, running, and other activities.

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