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Simple Lifestyle Changes Slash Cancer Risk by 15%

1/25/2025

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A groundbreaking study with over 315,000 participants reveals that keeping a healthy waistline and engaging in regular exercise can dramatically cut cancer risk. Adhering to World Health Organization guidelines—maintaining a waist under 88cm for women and 102cm for men, along with 150-300 minutes of moderate exercise weekly—can lower cancer risk by an impressive 15%. Small lifestyle tweaks can lead to significant health improvements.

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A groundbreaking study with over 315,000 participants reveals that keeping a healthy waistline and engaging in regular exercise can dramatically cut cancer risk. Adhering to World Health Organization guidelines—maintaining a waist under 88cm for women and 102cm for men, along with 150-300 minutes of moderate exercise weekly—can lower cancer risk by an impressive 15%. Small lifestyle tweaks can lead to significant health improvements.