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45-Minute Workout Boosts Cancer-Fighting Proteins by 30%

8/12/2025

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A groundbreaking study with 32 breast cancer survivors revealed that just one 45-minute workout—whether resistance training or high-intensity interval training—boosted cancer-fighting proteins known as myokines in the bloodstream. These powerful proteins can reduce tumor growth by an impressive 30%. Researchers urge the integration of exercise into cancer treatment, while further studies are essential to explore long-term benefits.

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A groundbreaking study with 32 breast cancer survivors revealed that just one 45-minute workout—whether resistance training or high-intensity interval training—boosted cancer-fighting proteins known as myokines in the bloodstream. These powerful proteins can reduce tumor growth by an impressive 30%. Researchers urge the integration of exercise into cancer treatment, while further studies are essential to explore long-term benefits.