Doctors at UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas say exercise helps you lose weight, feel better and stay younger. Let's start with cancer. According to a Boston study, women between the ages of 30 and 55 who exercise at least seven hours a week cut their risk for breast cancer by about 20 percent. Exercise just a few hours a week, and you still cut your risk by about 10 percent.
Men can also reduce their cancer risk by exercising.
Exercise also helps fight diabetes. Minnesota researchers found that about 8 percent of diabetes cases in older women could be prevented if women got more exercise. In case you're not fully convinced, check out Exercise Benefits . Other Topics Health Watch is intended to provide general information only and should not replace the advice of a medical professional. You should contact your physician if you have questions about any of these topics.