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Exercise can lower risk of 13 types of cancer

Find what you love to do and get active to lower your cancer risk

Gina DiPietro
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Updated Feb. 6, 2025
Published March 16, 2020
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  • exercise
  • exercising
  • physical fitness
  • heart health

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