Human Activities: News and Research on Exercise

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Reconnecting with exercise during cancer treatment

Exercise decreases the risk of developing cancer. Studies have shown there is a 30–35% reduction in the risk of breast cancer among the most physically active women compared with those who are least active. Exercise also ...

Reducing the barriers that cause young people to quit sports

As much as 80% of young people from the lowest social levels drop out of sports during adolescence. "Two-thirds from the highest socio-economic class drop out, three-quarters from the middle class, while from the lowest class, ...

Does weightlifting improve bone density?

You may have heard high-impact activity—exercise such as running, jumping, football and basketball—is good at building bone density and strength. But what about when you're standing still, lifting weights at the gym?

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