Friday, November 13, 2009

Exercise lowers risk of stroke and cancer

1. Physical exercise prevents stroke. In men, exercise lowers the risk of cerebral hemorrhage by 40%, and that of cerebral infarction by 27%. Rapid walking or cycling suffices to achieve this effect. In women, a statistically significant effect has not been demonstrated.
http://www.aerzteblatt.de/v4/archiv/pdf.asp?id=66574

2. Regular walking lowers the risk of colorectal carcinoma by 40%. Patients with colorectal carcinoma can also improve their prognosis by exercising.
http://www.aerzteblatt.de/v4/archiv/pdf.asp?id=66575

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