There's been a lot of coverage in today's media about how a daily aspirin reduces the risk of developing certain cancers. What a shame the same amount of coverage hasn't been given to the reduction in the risk of cancers from regular exercise.
According to the research from Oxford University, which has been cited in the newspapers, regular use of aspirin reduces the risk of prostate cancer by 10%. Research has found regular exercisers to have a reduced risk of prostate cancer of 30%. Breast cancer risk was reduced by 7% in the study for those taking aspirin daily. Studies have found exercise to reduce the risk of developing breast cancer by up to 18%. For bowel cancer the risk was reduced by 40% for those taking aspirin compared to a 24% reduction from exercise, however the risk of bowel cancer is further reduced by reducing or cutting out red meats, particularly processed meats, alongside other lifestyle changes.
A side effect of prolonged use of aspirin is internal bleeding. Side effects of exercise include increased energy, improved mood and improved mobility. Which would you rather have?
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