NEW YORK, Jan 25: People with colon cancer who spend more time walking and fewer hours on the couch are less likely to die over the seven to eight years after being diagnosed, a new study suggests. The findings don’t prove exercise itself boosts a person’s survival chances, researchers said. But the pattern held even after the study team took into account how advanced patients’ cancers were, their age and other aspects of their diet, lifestyle and health. (agencies)
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