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Colorectal Cancer Health Centre
Prevention

Exercise

Exercise and an active lifestyle can help reduce the risk of colorectal cancer
Exercise and an active lifestyle can help reduce the risk of colorectal cancer.

In 1997, a large study of American nurses showed that the risk of colorectal cancer was lower in women who exercised at least three hours a week.

Participate in some form of physical activity at least three times a week. Try activities like:

  • swimming
  • biking
  • jogging
  • tennis
  • walking

Even a modest increase in activity levels may help. Small changes, like taking the stairs instead of the elevator, or walking instead of driving to the store, can improve your health.

Canada's Physical Activity Guide to Healthy Active Living has lots of tips on how to make physical activity part of your daily life. Read about it on the Public Health Agency of Canada website.


The photo on this page is from Title Group Photos, Health Canada, 2000.
© Minister of Public Works and Government Services Canada, 2000.


   
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