The exact cause of colorectal cancer for any individual is often unknown. However, lifestyle risk factors include sedentary behavior, a low-fiber diet low in fiber (and high in fat), and obesity. Alcohol and tobacco also increase colorectal cancer risk.... Read More
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E-bikes and Exercise
E-bikers had an over 1.6-times higher risk of suffering a traffic accident than conventional cyclists. Overall time on the bike predicted road accident risk.... Read More
Morning versus Evening Exercise
We have a master circadian clock in the brain, with this timekeeper synchronizing and controlling our cycles. The sun’s light and the dark cycle resets our circadian clocks. ... Read More
Breast Cancer Density
Breast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can detect approximately 14 additional cancers per 1000 women. There is no radiation exposure, but MRI requires injection of contrast material. Another downside of MRI? It is more likely to find areas of concern that are not cancer but require additional imaging or a biopsy. In the USA, insurance may not cover the test unless you have a very high risk of breast cancer.... Read More
Exercise and COVID Vaccines
But what about physical activity and vaccine effectiveness? Exercise immunology is an emerging discipline that offers some insights into how regular moderate-intensity physical activity improves immuno-surveillance.... Read More
Long Covid and Exercise Capacity
More than three months after a Covid-19 infection, an individual's exercise capacity appeared similar to someone ten years older.... Read More