Miss_Hattie
01-29-2004,
07:25 AM
Research suggests exercise may help reduce not only excess pounds but also extra risk of colon and breast cancer. Scientists say lack of physical activity, obesity/body fat
distribution and high levels of a cancer-related hormone called IGF-1 each may boost the odds of developing a breast and colon malignancy.
"Physical activity may reduce cancer risk by reducing visceral fat that surrounds the internal organs, which, in turn, may reduce IGF-1 levels," says Michelle Martin, preventive medicine specialist at the
University of Alabama in Birmingham. Martin is studying overweight, sedentary, postmenopausal women to gain insight into the three-way connection.
"Study results will help develop specific exercise guidelines and increase public
confidence and participation in physical activity as a way to prevent cancer," she says.
"I am determined to fight and win my battle against Diabesity!"
distribution and high levels of a cancer-related hormone called IGF-1 each may boost the odds of developing a breast and colon malignancy.
"Physical activity may reduce cancer risk by reducing visceral fat that surrounds the internal organs, which, in turn, may reduce IGF-1 levels," says Michelle Martin, preventive medicine specialist at the
University of Alabama in Birmingham. Martin is studying overweight, sedentary, postmenopausal women to gain insight into the three-way connection.
"Study results will help develop specific exercise guidelines and increase public
confidence and participation in physical activity as a way to prevent cancer," she says.
"I am determined to fight and win my battle against Diabesity!"
