Some major findings of the paper include “

Exercise on a regular basis is linked to a lower risk of stroke and coronary heart disease. Exercise reduces the risk of certain cancers like colon and prostate cancer, as well as type 2 diabetes, depression, obesity, hypertension and osteoporosis. Physical activity also lowers cancer death rates. Regular exercise reduces cancer risk by up to 16%. Regular exercise reduces the risk of sexual dysfunction in men. Physical activity seems to decrease the risk of dementia in the elderly.

According to Dr Rachel Thompson, deputy head of science for the World Cancer Research Fund, There is now very strong evidence that being physically active can reduce risk of cancer For example, we estimate that about 12 per cent of bowel cancer cases in the UK could be prevented through people being more active The evidence also shows that physical activity also probably reduces risk of breast cancer and cancer of the womb lining.