Staying Active After a Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Linked to Far Lower Death Risk
This review suggests staying active after a prostate cancer diagnosis may support better survival.
Men who kept moving after a prostate cancer diagnosis had a much lower risk of dying. Looking at ten studies, those getting more activity had about a 31% lower chance of death from any cause. More intense activity was tied to an even bigger drop in risk.
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