The more you walk, the less you risk dying of cancer

The advantages of walking are many and not only related to the tone of our body or the eco-sustainability of this means of locomotion available to everyone. In fact, it seems that walking can remove the risk of mortality linked to the development of some cancers, allowing affected subjects to increase their life expectancy and hopes related to a complete recovery.

The surprising discovery was made by Mcmillan Cancer Support who conducted a study on some cancer patients.

The results? Walking at a moderate pace, covering a daily distance of one and a half kilometers, improves the living conditions of patients and removes the risk of premature death.
In particular, the greatest benefits were recorded by those affected by breast cancer, for whom the daily walk resulted in a 40% lowering of the mortality threshold, while those affected by prostate cancer benefited from a corresponding decrease in average mortality. to 30%.

But what is the relationship between walking and lowering the risk of premature death? It would be linked to the fact that a constant and not too slow walking would help alleviate some side effects of the diseases in question (swelling of the arms, depression, fatigue), which can significantly affect the patient's life expectancy, explains the American government official. in charge (Chief Medical Officer).