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Exercise Patterns and GI Cancer Risk

Consistently meeting—but not exceeding—recommended activity levels offers maximal protection against digestive cancers, new research suggests.

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8 Key Takeaways

  • 1

    Study analyzed 231,067 health professionals over 32 years.

  • 2

    Moderate activity (1

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    9 MET-hours/week) is optimal for cancer prevention.

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    Consistency in meeting activity guidelines is crucial.

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    Higher activity levels with low consistency do not reduce risk.

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    Inverse associations found for digestive organ cancers.

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    Further research needed on vigorous activity and resistance training.

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    There is a notable gap in meeting physical activity guidelines among the population.

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Exercise Patterns and GI Cancer Risk

Consistently meeting—but not exceeding—recommended activity levels offers maximal protection against digestive cancers, new research suggests.

  • by Kerri Miller

  • November 6, 2025

  • 7 min

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