London, Aug. 31: Taking a brisk walk daily could prevent thousands of cases of breast and bowel cancer, according to new research.
Just 45 minutes a day of activity at a moderate level could prevent about 5,500 cases of breast cancer in the UK. And at least 4,600 bowel cancer cases could also be stopped if people were moderately active for at least 30 minutes a day, five days a week, research showed.
Moderate activity is any type of exertion that increases heart beat and makes you breathe more deeply.
Other significant activities include cycling leisurely, dancing, swimming at a leisurely pace, gardening and vacuuming combined with other housework.
Shorter bouts of exercise are also just as good as longer ones.