Improving cardiorespiratory fitness ‘could cut risk of prostate cancer’
by Storm Newton
Jan 30, 2024
2 minutes
Men could lower their chances of developing prostate cancer more than a third by increasing the amount of jogging, cycling or swimming they do, a study has suggested.
Boosting annual cardiorespiratory fitness by 3% was linked to a 35% lower risk of developing – but not dying from – the disease, researchers said.
The study analysed data on the physical activity levels, height and body mass index (BMI) of 57,652 men, along with information on lifestyle and perceived health, and the results of at least two cardiorespiratory fitness tests.
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