Should we all be aiming to get our fitness 5-a-day? As experts say moving more is key for preventing cancer
We’ve all heard about five-a-day when it comes to getting enough fruit and veg, but what about when it comes to moving our bodies?
Just five short and easy exercises a day could be the key to safeguarding our future health – including helping prevent certain cancers.
Studies have shown that even small amounts of regular movement can be beneficial. In fact, just three-and-a-half minutes per day of vigorous activity like stair-climbing can reduce overall cancer risk by 17–18%, compared to doing no vigorous activity published last month found.
