Exercising at 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. can lower your risk of colon cancer?

A study found that walking to work or taking a walk after breakfast and before dinner could reduce the risk of colon cancer.

A study published in BMC Medicine found that being more active in the morning and evening could reduce the risk of colon cancer by 11%.

 

Researchers at the University of Regensburg in Germany tracked the physical activity of 86,252 adults aged 42 to 79, included in the UK Biobank database, by having them wear wrist accelerometers. The researchers categorized activity into activities that lasted all day, activities that occurred late in the day, activities that occurred in the morning and evening, and activities that occurred midday and night. During the five-year follow-up period, 529 participants were diagnosed with colorectal cancer.

The study found that the two most active hours of the day—8 a.m. and 6 p.m.—were associated with a reduced risk of colon cancer. People who exercised during these hours had an 11% lower risk of developing colon cancer compared to those who exercised at other times.

 

“Not only is physical activity important in reducing the risk of colorectal cancer, but the time of day when you are most active may also play a role,” said study author Professor Michael Reitzmann.

Experts say the study's findings suggest there are optimal times for physical activity, which could be used to design cancer prevention strategies.

 

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Sometimes I walk to work

But it's so good for your health~

 

If the weather is nice, I should go for a walk.