Exercising can cut men’s risk of developing prostate cancer by up to 51% (and scientists say you can reap the benefits by gardening!)

Exercise among 140,248 men was measured. Around half had prostate cancerA 51% difference in risk was seen between the most and least active volunteersThe effects of exercise were the most…

Continue ReadingExercising can cut men’s risk of developing prostate cancer by up to 51% (and scientists say you can reap the benefits by gardening!)

Healthy lifestyle may protect against dementia: Not smoking, avoiding alcohol and exercising more ‘cuts the risk of the memory-robbing disorder by a THIRD’

The study by Dutch academics followed 6,000 people for an average of 14 yearsThey found having unhealthy habits raises the risk of dementia by around 29%But an unhealthy lifestyle 'made…

Continue ReadingHealthy lifestyle may protect against dementia: Not smoking, avoiding alcohol and exercising more ‘cuts the risk of the memory-robbing disorder by a THIRD’