Impact of Casual Walking on Lowering Cancer Risk
Casual walking and light-intensity activities can lower cancer risk according to a study led by Oxford researchers. Increasing daily steps, even through simple activities like shopping and household chores, contributes to lower cancer risk. Overall, individuals with higher daily physical activity levels were 26% less likely to develop cancer.
Key Points
- Casual walking and light-intensity activities are sufficient to reduce cancer risk
- Number of steps is more important than the pace of the walk
- Daily physical activity contributes to lower cancer risk
Pros
- Increasing daily steps lowers cancer risk
- Simple low-intensity activities like casual walking have a positive impact
- Higher daily physical activity levels reduce cancer risk