Does Exercise Cut Cancer Risk?

Women who are sedentary appear more likely to develop cervical cancer

Monday, May 16, 2016 Inactive Women May Face Higher Risk for Cervical Cancer Women who are sedentary appear more likely to develop cervical cancer, but just 30 minutes of exercise each week might significantly reduce that risk, new research suggests. Read more ... Related Reading • Cervical Cancer • Exercise and Fitness Tips Today's Health News •  Booze, High Blood Pressure a Dangerous Mix •  Inactive Women May Face Higher Risk for Cervical Cancer •  More Children Accidently Poisoned by 'Essential Oils' •  Stoned Stoners OK With Driving While High •  Facebook's Lure the Same for Young and Old •  Out-of-Pocket Costs Rose Moderately Under Obamacare: Report •  Sugar-Free Gum Can Be Deadly for Dogs •  A Barefoot Run Might Be a Brain Booster •  Many Fertility Apps, Websites Miss the Mark •  Your Ability to 'Smell' the Taste of Foods Can Lessen With Age •  More Support for Aggressive Blood Pressure Treatment for Elderly •  Out-of-Pocket X-Ray, CT Scan Costs Vary Widely •  COPD Discovery Might Improve Treatment •  When New Moms Work Longer Hours, Breast-Feeding Takes a Back Seat •  Health Tip: Create an Asthma Action Plan •  Health Tip: Discuss Acne Products With a Dermatologist •  Parents Often Don't Get Rid of Leftover Prescription Opioids Health Tools   Picture Slideshows   Quizzes   Pinpoint Your Pain   Medical Word of the Day   Diseases and Conditions   MedicineNet Home From Our WebMD Sponsors Diagnosed With Cancer? Follow Us       MedicineNet Newsletters Sign up for the NEW MedicineNet newsletters today! New specialty newsletters include Cancer, Heart, Pregnancy & Newborns, Children's Health & Parenting. MedicineNet Newsletters » Quizzes • Type 2 Diabetes Defined • Bipolar Disorder And Mania • Symptoms of Heart Disease Top Viewed Articles • Car Window UV Warning • Folic Acid & Autism Risk • Malaria Vaccine Promising • Common Meds and Dementia • Swaddling Increases SIDS Risk Picture Slideshows • Avoid Diabetes Complications • Got Extreme Mood Shifts? • Lung Cancer Myths and Facts • Heart Symptoms Not to Ignore • ADHD Symptoms in Adults Latest Pet Health Content • Skin Problems in Cats • 1-Minute Trainer: Big Dogs • Harmful Foods for Cats • 1-Minute Trainer: Small Dogs • Pets in Your Bed Bonus PDF Guide Health & Wellness Guide