Exact numbers: how much you need to move to save yourself from cancer

Researchers have carried out extensive work to find out what physical activity and in what specific volume is necessary for the prevention of diseases.

Scientists from the US National Cancer Institute, the American Cancer Society and the Harvard School of Public Health.

They analyzed the data of more than 750 people and updated the guidelines for physical activity norms.

According to the study, people should aim for 2,5-5 hours of moderate-intensity exercise per week or 1,25-2,5 hours of vigorous activity.

In such volumes, playing sports reduces the risk of developing seven types of oncology. These include colon cancer in men, breast cancer in women, melanoma, and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.

At the same time, the greater the volume of physical activity, the lower the risk of malignant tumors in the body.

It is known that recommendations for physical activity are largely based on their effects on cardiovascular disease and diabetes. However, scientists emphasize that the recommended levels are also important for cancer prevention.