International researchers have found that keeping active physically can cut the risk of developing colon cancer.

Scientist studied and analyzed data from over 400,000 people in 10 European countries, and found those who maintained an active life style with some type of exercise were 22% less likely to develop the disease.

The researches mentioned that an hour a day of intense activity or 2 hours of moderate activity would be more then enough to reduce the likely hood of developing cancer.

Dr Lesley Walker said, “If you combine regular physical activity with a good diet you are more likely to maintain a healthy body weight which will also help to reduce your risk of bowel cancer.”

The same study found that active people had a 35% less chance to have a tumor in the right side of the colon. If the person was already in shape and were active then the risk of developing the tumor was reduced even further.

I’m glad that this study was made and published. Now people can see how exercise can change there life completely. In my personal opinion, doing exercise can extend the life span of anybody.